Pumpkin Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping

Infused with the flavors of fall, these Pumpkin Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Combining the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree and unsweetened applesauce with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these muffins deliver a moist and fluffy texture with bursts of juicy diced apple in every bite. The irresistible streusel topping adds a buttery, sugary crunch that elevates these muffins to bakery-quality perfection. With only 20 minutes of prep time and simple steps, this recipe is easy to whip up and makes a batch of 12 crowd-pleasing muffins. Perfect for seasonal gatherings or cozy mornings at home, these muffins capture the essence of fall and are sure to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cups Pumpkin puree
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cups Diced apple
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour (streusel topping)
• 0.3 cups Brown sugar (streusel topping)
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon (streusel topping)
• 0.25 cups Salted butter, melted (streusel topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, applesauce, vegetable oil, and eggs, whisking until smooth.

Step 4

Slowly fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Gently stir in the diced apple until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 7

To make the streusel topping, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until crumbly.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the muffin batter in each cup.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1339.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3233.4

Total Fat 120.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.5g
Cholesterol 504.0mg	0%
Sodium 2854.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 516.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 302.1g
Protein 41.8g	0%

Vitamin D 120.1IU	0%
Calcium 320.2mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 1423.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.7%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 62.2%