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    Home » Recipes » Breads and Muffins

    By Carol Published: Nov 6, 2016 Modified: Feb 26, 2022 | This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Simply Pumpkin Muffins

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    5 from 3 votes
    40 minutes
    Simply Pumpkin Muffins are light, low in fat, easy to make and await any embellishment you wish to bestow upon them! Kids love them because they're...simply pumpkin muffins!

    Simply Pumpkin Muffins are easy to make, deliciously light and uncomplicated with all the fall pumpkin flavor you love!

    Close-up photo of Simply Pumpkin Muffins on cooling rack.

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    • About this recipe:
    • How to make Simply Pumpkin Muffins:
    • Pumpkin lovers!  Be sure to try these other pumpkin recipes:
    • Simply Pumpkin Muffins
      • Equipment
      • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • Instructions 
      • Nutrition

    About this recipe:

    I don't tend to bake very much.  If baked goods are around our house, I will EAT said baked goods.  It's hard enough keeping my weight down as a chef without having to battle temptation from cookies, cakes, pies, etc.

    However, these light pumpkin muffins are worth sharing with you because I don't feel as guilty enjoying them.

    There are a crazy number of pumpkin muffin recipes out there and all probably wonderful.  However, this is not just another pumpkin muffin recipe!  This is a no-fuss, easy-to-pull-together pumpkin muffin recipe that's super light, low in fat, moist and springy beyond belief and they await any seasonal embellishment you wish to bestow upon them.

    I have probably made these pumpkin muffins a thousand times over the course of my personal chef career; they are THAT loved by my clientele and their kids.

    Close-up photo of a Simply Pumpkin Muffin in muffin tin.

    How to make Simply Pumpkin Muffins:

    Simply Pumpkin Muffins are easy for me to do in a client's kitchen because they don't require a mixer, melting butter or very many other steps.  Because they're so easy, they're a great recipe for getting your kids involved.

    • Gather up the ingredients:
      • Eggs
      • Sugar
      • Unsweetened applesauce
      • Canned pumpkin
      • Canola or vegetable oil
      • Flour
      • Baking powder
      • Baking soda
      • Salt
      • Cinnamon
      • Pumpkin pie spice
    • Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups.
    • Beat together the egg and egg whites.
    • Add the sugar, applesauce, pumpkin and oil and stir to combine.
    • Combine the dry ingredients in a small bowl and add to the wet ingredients.
    • Stir just until everything is combined, being careful to not overmix.

    Photo of pumpkin muffin batter in mixing bowl being stirred with spatula.

    • Fill the muffin cups.

    Photo of pumpkin muffin batter being spooned into baking cups.

    • Bake!  You'll notice the baking time range of 18 to 25 minutes which is a pretty large spread.  Because I have baked these so many times in so many different kitchens with so many different ovens, the baking time has varied.  Check them at 18 minutes.  My oven takes up to 25 minutes.
    • These muffins are done when the top appears "cracked," they spring back to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

    Photo of 12 Simply Pumpkin Muffins in muffin pan.

    Mwaahhhh!  Simply Pumpkin Muffins.... Because we're heading into that time of year where we all need a little "simple."

    Enjoy!

    Photo of a pumpkin muffin with bite taken out of muffin.

    Pumpkin lovers!  Be sure to try these other pumpkin recipes:

    • Pumpkin Soup with Marsala and Mascarpone
    • Pumpkin, Chipotle and White Cheddar Grits with Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
    • Pumpkin Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter, Parmesan and Pecans
    Light Easy Pumpkin Muffins

    Simply Pumpkin Muffins

    5 from 3 votes
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Simply Pumpkin Muffins are easy to make, deliciously light and uncomplicated with all the fall pumpkin flavor you love!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Breads and Muffins
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 muffins
    Calories 147 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
    • Spatulas
    • 12-Cup Muffin Pan
    • Muffin Cups
    • Cooling Racks

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 egg whites
    • 1 whole large egg
    • 2 cups sugar
    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 can (15-ounce) pumpkin puree - (not pumpkin pie mix)
    • ¼ cup canola - or vegetable oil
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper muffin cups.
    • Beat egg whites and egg until blended. Add sugar, applesauce, pumpkin and oil and whisk until blended.
    • Combine dry ingredients (flour through pumpkin pie spice in a separate bowl. Add to pumpkin mixture and stir until dry ingredients are incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
    • Fill muffin tins ¾ full.
    • Bake for 18 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Let cool to room temperature then store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 207mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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    Comments

    1. Deb Garner says

      July 14, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect pumpkin muffins with just the right spice! I top with bourbon walnut flavored sugar and sometimes add in mini chocolate chips. Thank you for another great recipe!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        July 15, 2022 at 7:41 am

        Hi, Deb, Thanks so very much and so happy you love these! I've been making these for almost as long as I've been a personal chef and everyone LOVES them. And yes, they're perfect for dressing up in numerous ways. Thanks again!!

        Reply
    2. Martha says

      January 08, 2022 at 10:40 am

      Can’t tell you how many times I have made these over the years since you gave me the recipe. This recipe and the balsamic vinaigrette are my two favorite recipes from you!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        January 08, 2022 at 11:45 am

        Thanks so very much, Martha! Great to hear from you and so glad those recipes always work for you. If you haven't tried my Roasted Beet Salad, that balsamic vinaigrette is perfect with it. Do give it a try. Thanks again!

        Reply
    3. Anonymous says

      June 03, 2019 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars

      Reply
    4. Kim @ Three Olives Branch says

      November 15, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      These look wonderful! I love simple flavors and dishes,Yum!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        November 16, 2016 at 11:46 am

        Thanks, Kim!

        Reply
    5. J @ Bless Her Heart Y'all says

      November 13, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Okay these sound so simple to make and they look absolutely amazing! I am so in!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        November 14, 2016 at 6:35 am

        They're so simple even I can make them! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

      November 13, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      These look great! Pumpkin muffins are one of my fall favorites!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        November 13, 2016 at 3:35 pm

        Thanks, Kathryn!

        Reply
    7. Eileen says

      November 12, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      These look great, Carol. I love that there's not a whole bunch of spice in the muffins. Pumpkin recipes are sometimes too spicy so you can't even taste the pumpkin.

      Reply
      • Carol says

        November 12, 2016 at 5:23 pm

        Thanks, Eileen! I totally agree!

        Reply
    8. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

      November 10, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Beautiful muffins, Carol! I love so much that they are simply pumpkin muffins. Sometimes we just need to go back to keeping it simple to taste the main ingredient without any embellishment, or too many add ins!

      Reply
      • Carol says

        November 10, 2016 at 6:46 pm

        Thanks, Nicoletta! They are wonderful and soooo easy!

        Reply

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