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A plate piled with golden corn muffins sits on a white countertop. A jar of milk, a wooden bowl of cornmeal, and a striped towel are in the background.

Fluffy Pumpkin Corn Muffins

Melissa Griffiths
When you crave a breakfast that's both comforting and nutritious, Pumpkin Corn Muffins deliver the perfect combination of hearty cornmeal texture and seasonal flavors. The natural sweetness from honey and pumpkin puree makes them a wholesome choice for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 169 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour works)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk (cow's milk or unsweetened almond both work)
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter or coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 12-cup muffin tin well.
  • In a large bowl add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  • In a small bowl add the pumpkin puree, egg, milk, honey, and melted butter. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the wet ingredient to the dry ingredient and stir until the mixture just starts to come together. Don't over mix.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin tins. Bake until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan before removing. Serve warm with additional honey or honey butter.

Notes

Texture Preference: For a finer texture, use fine-ground cornmeal instead of medium or coarse varieties. The coarser cornmeal creates more textural interest and a heartier bite. The cornmeal can also be soaked in the milk for 5-10 minutes before being added with the rest of the wet ingredients to help soften the grain more.
Flavor Variations: Try adding a pinch of nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom along with the cinnamon for more complex fall spicing. Orange zest pairs beautifully with the pumpkin flavor for a citrusy twist.
Batter Consistency: The batter should look slightly thicker than typical muffin batter due to the cornmeal, which is completely normal and creates the signature hearty texture.
Serving Suggestions: These muffins are delicious warm with a pat of butter or drizzled with additional honey, or combine the butter and honey for a homemade specialty. They pair wonderfully with coffee, tea, or cold milk for breakfast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 12 muffinsCalories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2436IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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