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pumpkin muffins with avocado oil

Irresistible Pumpkin Muffins with Avocado Oil

Delicious Irresistible Pumpkin Muffins with Avocado Oil recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 3125 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the muffin batter:

  • 15 oz canned pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil or other neutral oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cloves, ground
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the mix-ins:

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with muffin liners or spray the wells with cooking spray to prevent sticking. This setup helps the muffins release easily after baking.
  • In a large bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, eggs, avocado oil (or another neutral oil), vanilla extract, and granulated sugar. Whisk or beat together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, ground ginger, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. This ensures the leaveners and spices are evenly distributed for a perfectly spiced muffin.
  • Add the sifted dry ingredients from Step 3 to the wet ingredients from Step 2. Gently stir or fold the mixture together until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix—this keeps the muffins tender.
  • Gently stir the chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips into the batter until they are evenly dispersed. I like to reserve a few white chocolate chips to sprinkle on top of each muffin before baking—it makes them look extra inviting!
  • Use a 1/4 cup measuring cup or an ice cream scoop to divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the muffin springs back to the touch.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.