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Fall Muffin Recipes

These Fall Muffin Recipes bring all your favorite autumn flavors into one easy bake. Soft, spiced, and packed with pumpkin goodness, they’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or cozy coffee breaks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Fall Dessert
Keyword: easy fall baking, fall muffin recipes, pumpkin muffin
Servings: 12
Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Muffin tin
  • Paper liners
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Milk
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 ½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Nutmeg
  • ¼ Tsp Cloves
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • Optional: ½ Cup Chopped Pecans Chocolate Chips, Or Diced Apples

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  • Combine: Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Fill: Divide the batter evenly into muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
  • Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let muffins rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Don’t overmix; it makes muffins dense.
You can substitute pumpkin with mashed sweet potato or butternut squash.
Sprinkle the tops with cinnamon sugar before baking for a bakery-style crust.
Store muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 210 kcal
Carbohydrates 30 g
Protein 4 g
Fat 9 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 15 g
Sodium 190 mg