Pumpkin Crumble Muffins

recipe by Patterson Watkins
photos by Patterson Watkins

Pumpkin Crumble Muffins

recipe by Patterson Watkins
photos by Patterson Watkins

Makes 6 large muffins or 12 mini muffins

Ingredients:
  • 1¾ c. whole-wheat flour
  • ⅓ c. rolled oats
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. nutmeg
  • ⅓ c. coconut oil, melted
  • ½ c. maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 c. pumpkin puree
  • ¼ c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
Topping:
  • ½ c. whole wheat flour
  • ¼ c. rolled oats
  • ¼ c. brown sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 4 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds


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Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In an electric mixer, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and mix until well-blended.
  3. Pour in the coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla, and blend until smooth.
  4. Line a muffin pan with the appropriately sized cups (large or mini), and fill halfway with batter.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix together the topping ingredients, and sprinkle the mixture evenly on top of the muffin batter.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, using a cake tester to be sure the muffins are completely cooked.
  7. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.
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