Ingredients
– 1 cup rolled oats
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
– Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
Creating Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins is simple if you follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
2. Combine Oats and Pumpkin: In a medium bowl, mix the rolled oats and pumpkin puree. Set aside to let the oats absorb some moisture.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Add the pumpkin-oat mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
6. Combine All: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
7. Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
8. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
9. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These steps will guide you in creating these amazing muffins effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 muffins
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 3g