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Easy Pumpkin Spice Muffins – So Good You’ll Forget Starbucks

ByEmma

Fall is here and you know what that means—pumpkin spice everything. But why spend $5 on a basic latte when you can bake insanely delicious pumpkin spice muffins at home? These muffins are moist fluffy and packed with that cozy flavor you crave. Plus they’re stupid easy to make. Let’s get baking!

Contents

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

  • Quick & easy—Ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Pantry-friendly—Uses simple ingredients you probably already have.
  • Perfect texture—Soft moist and just the right amount of spice.
  • Versatile—Eat them for breakfast a snack or dessert (no judgment here).

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Makes 12 muffins)

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or make your own with cinnamon nutmeg ginger and cloves)
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • ⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins:

  • Chocolate chips (because why not?)
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
  • A sprinkle of oats on top for looks

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners (or grease well).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl whisk together the flour baking soda salt and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In another bowl mix the pumpkin puree brown sugar maple syrup oil eggs and vanilla until smooth.

4. Bring It All Together

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mix. Don’t overmix! A few lumps are fine—overmixing = dense muffins.

5. Bake to Perfection

Fill muffin cups about ¾ full and bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool & Devour

Let them cool for 5 minutes in the pan then transfer to a rack. (Or eat one immediately—we won’t tell.)

Pro Tips for the Best Muffins

✔ Use room-temperature eggs—They blend better into the batter.
✔ Don’t skip the pumpkin pie spice—It’s the MVP of flavor here.
✔ Want extra moisture? Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the batter.
✔ Storage tip: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later cravings.

Final Thoughts

These pumpkin spice muffins are the ultimate fall treat—easy delicious and way better than anything from a coffee shop. Whip up a batch pour yourself a PSL and enjoy the cozy vibes.

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