Introduction
These maple pumpkin muffins smell like a crisp fall morning. Each one is tender, full of spice, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Whether you like yours topped with pecans, cream cheese, or chocolate chips, this list has a muffin for every cozy mood. Let’s fill your kitchen with that bakery-fresh scent — no fancy equipment needed.
1. Classic Maple Pumpkin Muffins
Moist, fluffy, and sweetened just right with real maple syrup.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking soda, powder, and spices.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin, maple syrup, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry.
- Divide batter into 12 muffin liners.
- Bake 22–24 minutes, until golden and firm to touch.
How to Serve It
Brush warm muffins with a little maple syrup for a glossy finish.
2. Maple Pecan Pumpkin Muffins
Crunchy, nutty, and full of cozy fall flavor.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup oil
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Mix wet ingredients and fold in pecans.
- Fill liners and bake 23 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with extra pecans and drizzle warm maple syrup before serving.
3. Maple Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Chocolate meets maple pumpkin — a dessert-worthy combo.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Fill cups and bake 22–25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a sprinkle of chocolate chips on top before baking.
4. Maple Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Soft, spiced muffins with a hidden creamy center.
Ingredients
- Muffin batter from recipe #1
- Filling: 4 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.
- Add 1 tsp of cream cheese mixture.
- Cover with more batter.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar when cooled.
5. Maple Pumpkin Oat Muffins
Hearty and wholesome, with just enough sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups flour
- ½ cup oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Spoon into muffin cups.
- Bake 23 minutes.
How to Serve It
Spread with butter and drizzle maple syrup over top.
6. Maple Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
A crumbly brown sugar topping that gives café vibes.
Ingredients
- Muffin base from recipe #1
- Topping: ¼ cup flour, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp cold butter
Instructions
- Mix crumb ingredients.
- Sprinkle over muffin batter.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add a drizzle of light maple glaze for shine.
7. Maple Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
Crunchy walnuts add rustic bakery charm.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
Instructions
- Mix dry and wet ingredients separately.
- Combine and fold in walnuts.
- Bake 22–24 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with coffee or warm milk for a cozy breakfast.
8. Maple Pumpkin Crumb Muffins
Soft pumpkin base, crunchy crumb top — the perfect bite.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- Crumb: ¼ cup flour, 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Fill muffin cups.
- Add crumb topping.
- Bake 25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with maple glaze once cooled.
9. Maple Pumpkin Glazed Muffins
A bakery-style maple glaze makes these irresistible.
Ingredients
- Use base from #1
- Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp maple syrup + 1 tsp milk
Instructions
- Bake muffins.
- Mix glaze and pour over cooled tops.
How to Serve It
Let glaze set slightly before serving.
10. Maple Pumpkin Spice Muffins
All the warm fall spices in one soft muffin.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
Instructions
- Mix and bake at 350°F for 22 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust tops with cinnamon sugar after baking.
11. Maple Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Banana adds natural sweetness and soft texture.
Ingredients
- 1 banana, mashed
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake 23–25 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with a slice of banana before baking for looks.
12. Maple Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Muffins
Nutty, crunchy, and perfectly spiced.
Ingredients
- Base from #1
- Topping: ¼ cup chopped pecans, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Combine topping.
- Add on top of batter.
- Bake 25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add maple drizzle once cooled.
13. Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
A filling breakfast-style muffin that stays moist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Mix ingredients.
- Rest batter 10 minutes (for oats to soften).
- Bake 22 minutes.
How to Serve It
Best served warm with butter.
14. Maple Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
Sweet meets tart in the most festive way.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Fold cranberries into batter.
- Bake 23 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with glaze or powdered sugar.
15. Maple Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Muffins
Half pumpkin, half chocolate — fully delicious.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for swirl)
Instructions
- Prepare batter.
- Divide in half; stir cocoa into one part.
- Swirl batters and bake 24 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with melted chocolate drizzle.
16. Maple Pumpkin Mini Muffins
Small, snackable, and great for brunch platters.
Ingredients
- Same base as #1
Instructions
- Scoop batter into mini muffin tin.
- Bake 13–14 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Dust with cinnamon sugar for fun.
17. Maple Pumpkin Cream Glaze Muffins
Soft muffins topped with creamy maple icing.
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cream
Instructions
- Bake muffins using base recipe.
- Whisk glaze ingredients.
- Dip muffin tops and let set.
How to Serve It
Best enjoyed with warm coffee.
18. Maple Pumpkin Apple Muffins
Soft apple chunks make these juicy and fragrant.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 apple, finely diced
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake 24 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with warm apple compote.
19. Maple Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Muffins
Greek yogurt keeps these extra tender and moist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Combine ingredients.
- Bake 22 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Add honey drizzle over the top.
20. Maple Pumpkin Cinnamon Crumb Muffins
Cinnamon-laced crumbs melt into each bite.
Ingredients
- Muffin base from #1
- Topping: 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp flour, ¼ tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Sprinkle topping before baking.
- Bake 25 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with cinnamon glaze.
21. Maple Pumpkin Almond Muffins
Delicate almond crunch meets maple sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Mix and fold almonds into batter.
- Bake 23 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with toasted almond flakes.
22. Maple Pumpkin White Chocolate Muffins
Sweet and soft, with creamy white chocolate pockets.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix batter.
- Add white chocolate chips.
- Bake 24 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
23. Maple Pumpkin Chai Muffins
All the warm spices of chai wrapped in one tender muffin.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups flour
- 1 tsp chai spice mix
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Combine ingredients.
- Bake 22–24 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle chai spice sugar on top.
24. Maple Pumpkin Glazed Mini Loaf Muffins
A muffin–loaf hybrid that tastes like fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup oil
- Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Pour batter into muffin tins or mini loaf pans.
- Bake 25–28 minutes.
- Cool and drizzle glaze.
How to Serve It
Serve with spiced tea or latte.
Conclusion
From crumb-topped to cream-filled, every one of these maple pumpkin muffins brings the taste of a cozy bakery into your kitchen. Their sweet maple glaze, warm spices, and soft pumpkin crumb make them perfect for mornings, brunches, or gift baskets. Save your favorites and bake your way through all 24 — your house will smell like fall happiness.
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