Description
Enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these Autumn Bliss Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins. They combine the richness of pumpkin with the robust flavor of coffee and a blend of warm autumn spices, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree, cooled brewed coffee, oil, vanilla extract, and milk to the sugar and egg mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full to allow for rising.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk once cooled.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flours with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend that contains xanthan gum.
- To make them vegan, replace eggs with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water, let sit for 5 minutes), use plant-based milk, and consider dairy-free yogurt.
- Experiment with adding nutmeg or cardamom for extra flavor, or cocoa powder for a mocha variation.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term storage, or freeze individually wrapped muffins for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Muffins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180-220
- Sugar: 10-12g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 6-8g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 30-35g
- Fiber: 2-3g
- Protein: 4-5g
- Cholesterol: N/A