Healthy pumpkin oat muffins baked with oats and applesauce along with pumpkin puree; the light sprinkling of cinnamon sugar on top adds just the right flavor finishing.
Are you looking for a muffin that tastes delicious, is easy to make, and healthy? Well, look no further because we have your muffin right here with these pumpkin oat muffins.
What makes them so yummy? One thing is that pumpkin flavor we all crave each fall. Also there is the flavor combination of cardamom and cinnamon. Cardamom is a complex flavor of citrusy, spicy, minty, and herbal all in one; plus it is a delicious compliment to cinnamon. And these pumpkin oat muffins come out of the oven tender and mouth watering since you moisten them with applesauce and pumpkin puree.
What makes these pumpkin oat muffins so easy to make? Basically because there is minimum of ingredients; only 12 if you are counting salt and spices. And then you just mix your wet ingredients, shift together the dry ingredients, and mix them together. Scoop into the muffin tins and bake. I do like to top mine with a little extra cinnamon sugar and oats though, but that’s simple too.
What makes these pumpkin oat muffins healthy? There are several reasons why they are healthy. First off, because you are replacing the oil or shortening with applesauce and pumpkin puree. Another is the oats in the muffins; oats can lower cholesterol, protect your heart, and provide essential vitamins. Applesauce is an antioxidant and provides fiber that your body needs. And lastly pumpkin puree is really good for you; pumpkin puree provides fiber, beta carotene, and vitamins that support your immune system. Wow, that’s a lot of healthy going on there.
Have I convinced you that you really want to make these pumpkin oat muffins? I’m sure I have, and once you do, biting into them will more than convince you that you will be wanting to bake them over and over again.
So what are the ingredients in pumpkin oat muffins?
pumpkin puree
applesauce
old-fashioned oats
all purpose flour
white sugar
egg
salt
cardamom
cinnamon
baking soda
vanilla extract
brown sugar – for the cinnamon sugar topping
How do I make and bake pumpkin oat muffins?
You will want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees, line your muffin tins or spray with cooking oil, then gather all your ingredients.
In a medium bowl, shift together all the dry ingredients; flour, white sugar, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, and oats.
In another bowl, whisk together all your wet ingredients; 1 egg, vanilla extract, applesauce, and pumpkin puree.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until mixed, with no dry spots. Overmixing can result in flatter muffins.
Scoop batter into the muffin tin.
Mix 1/8 cup of brown sugar with cinnamon, sprinkle on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for a few minutes before eating.
Are you looking for other muffin recipes; try these:
Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 TBS old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 TBS unsalted butter
Instructions
- Line or spray your muffin tins.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. 2 cups flour, 1 cup old fashioned oats, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 2 tsp baking powder , 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt
- In another bowl, combine the sugar, pumpkin, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, 1 cup canned pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The batter will be thick.
- Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
For the Topping:
- Add the ingredients to a medium bowl, and cut the butter into the mixture using two forks. Mix until you have a nice crumbly mixture. 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 TBS old fashioned oats, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3 TBS unsalted butter
- Scoop the batter into lined muffin tins, filling them almost to the top.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the muffins, pressing to the tops lightly so it sticks.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then lower the temperature of the oven to 350 F (without opening the door) and let the muffins keep baking for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then carefully remove them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition
Pumpkin Oat Muffins was originally posted on February 5, 2014; writing and photos were updated October 2020.
dean lackas says
what is cardamon
Aimee Berrett says
It is a type of spice. It can be found in the spice section at most grocery stores. Or you can buy it online here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026PCGEK/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0026PCGEK&linkCode=as2&tag=likmotlikdauf-20
Kami says
I really have a muffin addiction! They’re my favorite breakfast food. I can’t wait to try them out.
thisbrokecollegegirl says
These look delicious! Found my baking project for today 🙂
joy senecal says
when I bake I use oatmeal as it,either quick or old fashion works
Ellen Garrett says
I think the quick would work too, but I did use old fashion this time. Sometimes I have even used the packets because it is all I have on hand.
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
These sound wonderful!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Ellen Garrett says
Let me know what you think. I thought they were super moist, one of my favorite features in a muffin.
Vanessa Barker says
These look so yummy!! Can’t wait to try them.
Ellen Garrett says
I thought they were great, I hope you like them too.
Andrea B. says
When you list oatmeal as an ingredient do you mean dried oats? If so quick or old fashioned? Or do you mean cooked oatmeal? These look so good and I would love to make them today.
Ellen Garrett says
Sorry, I should have just said oats. It is just old fashioned oats. Thank you for having me clarify. Let me know if you make them and how you like them.