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Golden Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins with a soft crumb and spiced tops on a rustic kitchen counter. 2026

Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Muffins


  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x

Description

Tender, fluffy muffins combining tangy sourdough starter with spiced pumpkin puree for a wholesome fall treat. Perfect for breakfast or dessert and adaptable with mix-ins.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup unrefined sugar
  • 1/3 cup neutral oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • optional: 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • optional: 2 tablespoons rolled oats

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.

    2. In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.

    3. In another bowl mix sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

    4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined, adding milk if needed for a scoopable batter.

    5. Fold in optional mix ins like chocolate chips, pecans, or cranberries.

    6. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each three quarters full and sprinkling oats or extra mix ins on top.

    7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and tops are golden.

    8. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 muffin
    • Calories: 190
    • Sugar: 7
    • Sodium: 200
    • Fat: 8
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 5
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 25
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 4
    • Cholesterol: 40

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