The perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin, these sweet pumpkin muffins take just 30 minutes to bake.
Just like our pumpkin cupcakes (opens in new tab), these pumpkin muffins are packed with pumpkin, making them extra moist. These muffins are also flavoured with other ingredients such as Cheddar, chives, and pumpkin seeds. The perfect packed lunch treat.
Ingredients
275g (10oz) plain flour
1tbsp baking powder
85g (3oz) light spreadable butter, melted
1tbsp caster sugar
100g (3½ oz) reduced-fat mature Cheddar cheese
275g (10oz) peeled and grated pumpkin or butternut squash
2tbsp freshly snipped chives
2 eggs
175ml (6floz) semi- skimmed milk
2tbsp pumpkin seeds
WEIGHT CONVERTER
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Method
Preheat the oven to 190ºC (gas mark 5, 375ºF) and line a muffin tin with 10 paper muffin cases.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
Stir the sugar, cheese, pumpkin or butternut squash and chives into the flour mixture and mix well.
In another bowl, beat together the eggs, milk and melted butter and pour over the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined - the batter will be lumpy.
Fill the muffin cases, then sprinkle the tops with the pumpkin seeds. Bake for 20-25 mins until risen and firm. They're delicious eaten warm or cold.
Top tips for making pumpkin muffins
This recipe would work just as well with butternut squash. You could also try adding nuts to the mixture including walnuts and almond, which would pair perfectly with the sweetness of the pumpkin.
Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.
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