When I think about bright, orange pumpkins, I think about fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. I also think about pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin spice recipes and carving pumpkins for decorations on the front porch. But there are some very good reasons to use pumpkins throughout the year, not just during the fall holidays.
Recently I learned that pumpkin is a good source of fiber and Vitamin A. This superfood is perfect for adding fiber to many of your family’s favorite recipes throughout the year. One food our whole family enjoys no matter what the season, is breakfast muffins.
Pumpkin Muffins
I thought it would be perfect to use a pumpkin muffin in place of our other breakfast muffins option. Especially during the holidays. I feel holiday food just makes the holidays come to life – don’t you?
We love making muffins because they’re the one breakfast food that the kids can grab and eat in a hurry right before school. I love being able to take a basic muffin recipe and spice it up with a few different flavors.
I can also sneak in a variety of fruits and vegetables that my kids might otherwise turn their little noses up at. In this particular recipe, I packed it full of pineapple, raisins, coconut shreds, carrots and pumpkin puree.
This recipe makes two dozen muffins that can be stored in the fridge to enjoy for breakfast all week long. And the best part… kids (and adults) will never know these pumpkin muffins are full nutritious fruits and vegetables.
For an added bit of sweetness, you can roll the top of each warm muffin in a mix of cinnamon and sugar.
Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Muffins
Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Muffins
These delicious pumpkin muffins are great for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or whenever the craving strikes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs and oil until smooth; set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, stir together remaining ingredients.
- Add the liquid ingredients of the medium bowl to the large bowl of dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Be careful not to over mix.
- Fill 2 cupcake pans with baking cups and fill each cup 2/3 of the way full with the muffin mixture.
- Bake 23-26 minutes, or until a tooth pick inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
Canned pumpkin isn’t just for baked goods either. You can use it as a substitute in your favorite recipes to reduce calories and add fiber to dishes you love. Like a little spoonful of pumpkin puree added to hot oatmeal, or a spoonful to your favorite breakfast smoothies. The possibilities are endless.
How do you like to use pumpkin puree?
Want more pumpkin recipes? Check out these:
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
Struessel-Topped Pumpkin Muffins
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
YES! Add this to my list of everything pumpkin that I’ll be devouring this season. Those sound so, so good.
Lisa Joy Thompson says
These pumpkin muffins look delicious! I can’t believe it’s already October 6th and I haven’t had pumpkin anything yet this season! I need to stop up my pumpkin game!
Kelly Hutchinson says
My husband and daughter are huge fans of the whole pumpkin thing. They would eat a dozen of these muffins in no time flat!!!
Cascia Talbert says
I love pumpkin muffins! Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh my goodness how delicious do they sound and perfect for this time as well. x
Chavonne H says
Pumpkin muffins are delicious. I really like how fresh and sweet they taste. Fall is such a fun time of year.
Melisasource says
It is that time of the year- Pumpkin flavored everything! Don’t mind if I do!
Christie says
I love the combo of sweet and savory for fall. Add pumpkin and I’m sold!
Brandy says
Those sound so delicious! I’m so happy that it’s time for pumpkin flavored everything!
Louise Bishop says
I just drooled a bit looking at those photos. I love pumpkin time!
Liz Mays says
Oh these sound so yummy and comforting. I bet we’d really enjoy baking some! I’m loving pumpkin recipes right now.
Kristi says
Those muffins sound amazing. I am going to share this with my daughter, she loves to bake.
felicia says
These sound so good. I love a little savory with the sweet!
Jeanine says
These look delicious. Would love to make them. Trying to get my kids away from chocolate chip muffins so this would be fun to try!
Ann Bacciaglia says
I am always looking for new dessert recipes to try. These muffins look so delicious. I will have to try them this weekend.
Melissa says
Omg!! These look so incredibly scrumptious! Thanks for this recipe I can’t wait to get baking with my kids–October is all about the PUMPKINS!
Amanda Love says
YUM! Those pumpkin muffins look delightful and they’re the perfect way to start your morning. I like muffins because they’re easy to do and you can take them with you if you don’t have time to eat breakfast at home!
Brianne says
I am loving these pumpkin recipes! This is my favorite season for all of these recipes. We are pumpkin picking this weekend and I wait!
Ourfamilyworld says
We have something like this last year, so delicious. I love your recipe, will try it later.
Lori says
I’m a big fan of muffins for the same reason. They are quick grab and go breakfasts for the kids with fruit. These sound yummy and with it being pumpkin season I can’t wait to try them.
Katherine G says
These muffins look so delicious! I think they look like a great way to start the day or anytime of day. I love muffins and pumpkin.
mary says
THese look great. I’m always on the lookout for new pumpkin recipes for my family and these are perfect
Camesha | Mama Motivator says
My daughter has been on my case about baking something, anything with pumpkin. I told her we would do a bread. Maybe we’ll do these instead.
Christina Aliperti says
I love muffins and pumpkin so this is perfect for me. I can’t wait to try them!