Description
These Copycat Panera Pumpkin Muffins are soft, warmly spiced, and just sweet enough — the perfect fall treat with a tender crumb and moist texture from pumpkin puree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Lightly spray liners with nonstick spray if you prefer easier removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet pumpkin mixture, stirring gently and mixing just until combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
- If using chocolate chips, fold them in now so they distribute evenly through the batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full for a nice rise.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool further. They’re best slightly warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or up to 5–7 days in the refrigerator. They freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg