Description
These warmly spiced pumpkin muffins are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and loaded with chopped pecans for a nutty crunch. Finished with a light maple glaze, they strike the perfect balance of cozy and not-too-sweet—ideal for crisp mornings or relaxed afternoons.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups (218g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
1 cup (244g) pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1/3 cup (79ml) vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans
Optional twist: Add 1/4 cup oats for texture or 1/4 tsp ground ginger for warmth
Maple Glaze
1/2 cup (57g) powdered sugar
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
1–2 tsp milk or cream, as needed for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
In another bowl, mix maple syrup, pumpkin, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
Bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before glazing.
For glaze, whisk all ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled muffins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 / Muffin
- Fat: 10g / Muffin
- Carbohydrates: 31g / Muffin
- Protein: 3g / Muffin