Small Batch Apple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
Delicious muffins combining the warmth of pumpkin with sweet apples, topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for autumn mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup flour (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine the pumpkin puree, diced apples, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Stir well until smooth.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Prepare the streusel topping by mixing the melted butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Fill the muffin tin with batter, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- Top each muffin with the streusel mixture.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the muffins in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor, and feel free to customize with nuts or chocolate chips if desired.