Pumpkin Spice Muffin
A pumpkin spice muffin is a moist, tender baked good that blends pumpkin purée with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. It typically features flour, sugar, eggs, and oil or butter as base ingredients, with the pumpkin adding both flavor and a soft texture. This treat is a staple of American autumn cuisine, popularized by seasonal coffeehouse menus.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These muffins are generally high in carbohydrates from flour and sugar, with moderate fat from oil or butter and minimal protein. They offer some vitamin A from the pumpkin, along with small amounts of iron and fiber, and a standard muffin usually contains around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 muffin (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's tied to the 'pumpkin spice' phenomenon that dominates fall in North America, symbolizing cozy seasonal nostalgia. Nutritionally, the pumpkin provides beta-carotene, an antioxidant that supports eye health, making it a slightly more nutrient-dense option than plain spice cakes.
