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    Home / Desserts / Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

    Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

    Published: Sep 19, 2022 Modified: Sep 19, 2022 by Jillian This post may contain affiliate link. This blog generates income via ads

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    These pumpkin muffins are the most insanely moist, sweet, flavorful, and satisfying muffins I've ever had. They are super easy to make, as well! The perfect fall dessert for an after-dinner treat or a Sunday brunch! My kids loved snacking on them too, score!

    A close up of the pumpkin muffins on a white board with a bite taken out of one of the muffins.

    A few years back we had a fall holiday party at my work and one of the guests brought these butterscotch pumpkin muffins.  Everyone was raving about them so, of course, we all asked her for the recipe and I put my twist on them to make them as healthy as I could, without completely changing their taste 😉   

    These are the perfect fall treat! You could serve these as an appetizer for a brunch, a dessert at a fall party, or even as a snack for your kid's lunch boxes (or even your own lunchbox ;)! If you're looking for more fall treat recipes, you need to check out my Flourless Pumpkin Muffins or my Healthy Apple Bread!

    Ingredients for these pumpkin muffins

    You will need the following ingredients with a few suggestions included below.

    A picture of all the ingredients on a white wooden board with labels included.
    • whole wheat flour or almond flour - I am always using whole wheat flour for all my baking recipes because of the health benefits over all-purpose flour. I have found that all-purpose flour will make your muffins a bit fluffier so if you follow my lead and use whole wheat flour, I have also learned that using half whole wheat and half almond flour helps to fluff them up more.
    • coconut sugar - this type of sugar is a plant-based sugar so it is a natural sweetener. I find it to be just as sweet. Whole Foods has a brand I like using. Whole Foods Organic Coconut Sugar!
    • pumpkin puree - not only does pumpkin puree act as a sweetener and an added creaminess, but it also tastes insanely delicious in everything it's baked in!
    • avocado oil or olive oil or coconut oil - I prefer oil over butter with this recipe because it adds to the moisture in the muffin! These muffins are ridiculously moist, which makes them the best pumpkin muffins I've ever had!
    • butterscotch morsels - who doesn't love butterscotch? These morsels taste like a rich, buttery sweetness that enhance the flavor of these butterscotch muffins! You can always opt to leave them out, but I'm telling you, you'll be missing out.

    Cookware for this fall dessert

    You can make these into mini muffins or your basic muffin. If you choose mini muffins, you will obviously need a mini muffin tin and mini muffin liners.  If you need a good mini muffin tin I've linked the one I have here.

    Premium Non-Stick  24-Cup Mini Muffin Pan

    Directions for these pumpkin muffins

    Step 1 - Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and line the baking pan with muffin liners. Set aside.

    Step 2 - Mix all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

    Step 2 - all dry ingredients being mixed together with a wooden spoon.
    Step 2

    Step 3 - Add in the eggs, oil, and pumpkin and mix well! Fold in the butterscotch morsels and mix until smooth.

    Step 3 - eggs, pumpkin, and oil being added into the dry mix.
    Step 3

    Step 4 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy warm or let them cool and eat later! 

    Step 4 - pumpkin muffins in liners in muffin tin right before baking.
    Step 4

    Substitutions

    Here are a few swap-outs you can use if you aren't a fan of all the ingredients or follow a certain diet.

    Whole Wheat Flour or Almond Flour - If you follow a gluten-free diet and want gluten-free pumpkin muffins then use Gluten-Free flour. You can also use All-Purpose Flour, as well.

    Eggs - if you follow a dairy-free diet or a vegan diet and are looking for dairy-free muffins or vegan muffins then swap out the eggs for flax eggs. To make a flax egg, use 1 tbsp flaxseed meal and 3 tbsp of water for 1 egg.

    Coconut Sugar - not into coconut sugar, then swap it out for white or brown sugar.

    Avocado Oil, Olive Oil, or Coconut Oil - if you prefer using butter instead of oil, you can swap out the oil for unsweetened butter. Just make sure the butter is melted when you mix it in.

    How can the kids help

    If you love to include your children when you cook or bake I'm all for it! I love incorporating them in the kitchen with me. I always try and add tips to each one of my recipes on how your kids can help. My daughter, Cameran, helped me with this recipe. Here are the ways she pitched in!

    1. Teaching how to measure out the ingredients using measuring cups.
    2. Hand-over-hand guidance when mixing the ingredients. Depending on their age, some youngsters might mix too hard and fling their ingredients out of the bowl.
    3. Fill the muffin tins with the muffin liners.
    4. Add extra butterscotch morsels to the tops of each muffin right before baking!
    A little brunette girl helping add muffin liners to a muffin tin.
    My daughter, Cameran, helping add muffin liners to the muffin tin!

    Tips and FAQ's

    Mix the dry ingredients FIRST before adding in the wet!


    The purpose of combining the dry ingredients and then mixing in the wet helps to ensure all ingredients are mixed well without overmixing!

    Add extra morsels before baking!


    Before popping your muffins into the oven top each with about 4 or 5 extra butterscotch morsels to make your muffins look picture perfect 🙂

    How can I store my muffins?


    Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Because they are so moist they will last longer in the fridge. If you keep them on the counter only store them for up to 3 days.

    A birds-eye view of pumpkin butterscotch muffins on a white wooden table.

    Other fall recipes to try!

    • Healthy Apple Bread
    • Homemade Crockpot Applesauce
    • Flourless Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
    • Slow Cooker Ground Turkey Lentil Soup

    If you give this treat a try don't forget to rate the recipe below! Always love hearing what you all think. You can also Stay in touch with me through social media on @Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. Don't forget to tag me when you try one of my healthy recipes!

    A close-up of the pumpkin butterscotch muffins sitting on a white wooden table.

    Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

    The most insanely delicious muffins I've ever had! Perfect for a healthy snack 🙂
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert, snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Low Fat
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 18 muffins
    Calories: 270kcal
    Author: Jillian Schneider

    Equipment

    • mixing bowls
    • 24 cup mini muffin tin optional- depending on which muffin size you choose
    • 12 cup regular muffin tin optional-depending on which muffin size you choose
    • muffin liners

    Ingredients

    • 2½ cups whole wheat or almond flour
    • 1 tbsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ½ tsp kosher salt
    • 1½ cups coconut sugar
    • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • ¾ tsp nutmeg
    • 1¾ cups organic pumpkin puree one 15 oz can
    • 4 eggs
    • ½ cup avocado oil or olive oil or coconut oil if using coconut oil, make sure it's melted
    • 1 cup butterscotch morsels
    • avocado or coconut cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350° and spray your muffin tin with cooking spray. Fill the muffin tin with muffin liners and set it aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
    • Add in the eggs, oil, and pumpkin. Mix to combine. Next, using a rubber spatula, fold in butterscotch morsels.
    • Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tin. Top each with a few more morsels then bake for 15 to 20 minutes.

    Notes

    What can my kids do?  Measure out and help mix all the ingredients.  Have them put muffin liners in and place the butterscotch morsels on top.
    Before popping your muffins into the oven top each with about 4 or 5 extra butterscotch morsels to make your muffins look picture perfect 🙂
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg
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