Pumpkin Swirl Muffins: The Best Fall Treat for Cozy Mornings
Enjoy the delicious flavor of pumpkin with these delightful swirl muffins, perfect for chilly mornings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and stir until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fill each muffin cup about halfway with the batter, add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture, then top with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Swirl Muffins, Fall Treats, Cozy Mornings, Pumpkin Recipes