Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

This pumpkin coffee cake muffin is perfect for the fall season, it features a moist and fluffy centre filled with warming spices, with a flavourful crumb topping and maple infused glaze. I love using pumpkin puree in baked goods, it gives a fluffy texture with a cozy balanced flavour. This is a perfect fall breakfast indulgence!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Total Time 40 mins

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Ingredients

For muffins:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 ripe medium bananas ( I used frozen then thawed bananas)
1/2 cup oil of choice
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 vegan egg replacers (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
3 tbsp plant-based milk
1/3 cup roasted pecan pieces

For the streusel:

1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
2.5 tbsp unsalted vegan butter room temperature
pinch of salt

For the glaze:

2 tbsp vegan cream cheese (I used PC plant based cream cheese)
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1.5 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

For Muffins:

1
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, fine salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves and ground nutmeg.
2
In a separate medium bowl whisk pumpkin puree, bananas, brown sugar and vegetable oil until well combined. Add vegan egg replacer and whisk until just combined.
3
Add the flour mixture to the liquid mix and 3 tbsp of plant based milk and whisk until combined. May add one more tbsp of milk if consistency is too thick. Finally add pecan pieces and mix until just combined. Line a muffin tray with baking cups and fill with batter until evenly filled. Top with 1.5 tbsp streusel topping (see below for directions). Bake 26-32mins until toothpick inserted is clean.

For Streusel:

4
Combine all streusel ingredients in a small bowl until well combined and lumpy.

For Glaze:

5
Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Once muffins are cooled drizzle with glaze and allow to harden slightly before enjoying them.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 321.97kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.08g27%
Saturated Fat 4.05g21%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Sodium 240.37mg11%
Potassium 199.56mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 41.25g14%
Dietary Fiber 3.21g13%
Sugars 22.1g
Protein 3.31g7%

Vitamin A 160.15 IU
Vitamin C 2.61 mg
Calcium 104.69 mg
Iron 1.54 mg
Vitamin E 2.19 IU
Vitamin K 11.12 mcg
Thiamin 0.17 mg
Riboflavin 0.13 mg
Niacin 1.33 mg
Vitamin B6 0.13 mg
Folate 14.45 mcg
Phosphorus 144.35 mg
Magnesium 32.13 mg
Zinc 0.64 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.