Pumpkin Oat Muffins for the Whole Family❤️
A Wholesome Treat for everyone!
If you’re looking for a delicious, toddler-friendly snack that’s packed with warm flavors and wholesome ingredients, these Pumpkin Muffins are a must-try! They’re soft, moist, and easy for tiny hands to hold, making them ideal for breakfast, a lunchbox treat, or an afternoon snack. Plus, this recipe is customizable — you can use brown sugar or maple syrup for a hint of natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- Dry ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups rolled oats (or oat flour)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- Wet ingredients:
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (room temperature)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar or maple syrup
- ½ cup milk (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine the wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, brown sugar (or maple syrup), milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine both mixtures. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups. Divide the batter evenly, filling each muffin cup about ¾ full.
- Bake. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Why We Love These Muffins
- Toddler-friendly: Not too sweet, soft, and easy to hold.
- Wholesome ingredients: Packed with pumpkin, oats, and cinnamon.
- Customizable: Adjust sweetness or add mix-ins like raisins or tiny apple pieces.
- Perfect for the whole family!
Pumpkin purée is a nutrient-rich ingredient that's perfect for toddlers. It’s packed with vitamin A, which supports healthy vision and a strong immune system, and it also provides fiber to aid digestion and help prevent constipation—something many little ones struggle with. Pumpkin is naturally sweet and mild, making it an easy addition to toddler-friendly recipes while offering a boost of potassium, vitamin C, and iron. Plus, it’s gentle on tiny tummies and easy to digest!
Tips for Making Muffins Even Healthier
✅ Use whole wheat flour or a 50/50 blend for more fiber.
✅ Swap brown sugar for mashed banana or unsweetened applesauce.
✅ Freeze muffins and defrost as needed for quick snacks.
These delicious Pumpkin Muffins for Toddlers are a treat that both you and your little one can feel good about. Whip up a batch this fall and watch those tiny hands grab for seconds! Enjoy! 🧡
Estimated Nutrition Facts (per muffin)
- Calories: ~190 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~22 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Fat: ~9 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5 g
- Sugar: ~5 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Sodium: ~150 mg