Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins

Achieving the perfect muffin texture relies heavily on how you mix your ingredients. Gentle folding is essential because it helps retain the air pockets created during the mixing process. When the dry ingredients are combined with the wet ingredients, you want to mix just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing. Overmixing can lead to dense and chewy muffins, which is not what we want for our light and fluffy Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins.

Cozy up this autumn with our delightful Pumpkin Spice Latte Muffins recipe! Infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, coffee, and pumpkin, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat. They offer a moist texture and just the right amount of sweetness, making them a seasonal favorite. In our guide, you'll find step-by-step instructions, ingredient insights, and variations to customize them to your taste. Embrace the flavors of fall and bring warmth to your kitchen with these delicious muffins!

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Ingredients

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, for added texture)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly with cooking spray.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.

Mix Sugars & Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs. Beat them together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, add the pumpkin puree, cooled brewed coffee, oil, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.

Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to avoid over-mixing. If you are using chocolate chips or nuts, add them in at this stage and fold just until evenly distributed.

Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full. This will allow the muffins to rise properly without overflowing.

Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Cool Down: Once baked, allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Optional Glaze: If desired, drizzle a simple icing made of powdered sugar and milk over the cooled muffins for an added sweet touch.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Servings: 12