Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins – Cozy Fall Breakfast
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Delight in these Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Muffins, a perfect autumn breakfast treat filled with cozy flavors and easy to make.
- Author: lina
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- For the Muffins
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree use plain pumpkin puree, not pie filling
- 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil as a substitute
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best results
- 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a gluten-free blend
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
- 1 teaspoon baking powder check for gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust for stronger flavor
- For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar or white sugar as a substitute
- For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk adjust for desired thickness or use non-dairy milk
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Combine the canned pumpkin puree, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to prepare the cinnamon swirl.
- Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, add cinnamon mixture, and top with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes, then prepare glaze and drizzle it over cooled muffins.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Equipment: Oven, muffin tin, mixing bowls, whisk, spatula.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg