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Enjoy the seasonal fall flavors with this quick and easy way to get breakfast on the table with our Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! Moist, spiced pumpkin muffins with a swirl of sweet cream cheese to fuel up for the day… or anytime!
Fall is here and we love to incorporate seasonal produce into our kitchen rhythm as much as we can. Finding seasonal produce not only makes it easier on the weekly meal budget, but also in learning, enjoying and fully leaning into the seasons. That’s why pumpkin is such a a favorite to work with during the fall. Pumpkins are everywhere so we might as well take advantage of a good thing and craftily add a vegetable into some of our meals and desserts. With more potassium than a banana, high in Vitamin A, C and beta-carotene, pumpkin is definitely more than just our favorite fall flavor.
Our family absolutely loved these pumpkin cream cheese muffins! They make a great starter for those inevitable hurried mornings or nice light treat after a family dinner. And really, it’s kind of like having a cupcake for breakfast, but the great part is they’re already “frosted” as they bake!
It was smiles all around because my kids were asking for more and I love showing my kids what healthier living can be… and all that organic can be: soul-nurturing, wholesome and adventurous experiences for the whole family. It’s why I like using uncomplicated options like Horizon organic dairy and other simple ingredients to whip up something we all love.
1 (15 oz) can organic pumpkin (pure pumpkin puree)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Horizon Organic butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Swirl
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease muffin tin and set aside.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and brown sugar.
Beat in pumpkin, butter and vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda and salt until well combined. Slowly whisk the mixtures together, until there are no lumps. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar, egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
Top each muffin with about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter.
Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve and enjoy or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
1 (15 oz) can organic pumpkin (pure pumpkin puree)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup Horizon Organic butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese swirl
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease muffin tin and set aside.
In large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar and brown sugar.
Beat in pumpkin, butter and vanilla extract.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda and salt until well combined. Slowly whisk the mixtures together, until there are no lumps. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar, egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
Top each muffin with about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture and use a toothpick to swirl it into the batter.
Bake muffins for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Serve and enjoy or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What are some things you’ve been dishing up for breakfast? Or even as a simple and easy fall dessert? Let me know in the comments below! And I’d LOVE to see if you make these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins!!! Tag @TabithaBlue and use the hashtag #freshmommyblog and #HorizonOrganic so we can all see your creative dishes on Instagram and Twitter.
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Adree | The Keele Deal says
I love all of the fun pictures and the muffins look amazing. Adding it to my must-try pumpkin recipes.
Tabitha Blue says
Awe thanks… and glad to hear it! If you like pumpkin, you’ll love these!
roxyName (required) says
these muffins look delicious! and i love horizon milk. they’re the best!
Tabitha Blue says
The best!
[email protected] says
I just pinned and printed this out, going to make like now! Thanks mama 🙂
xo, Nicole
Blair says
This looks soooo good! I’m going to make these tomorrow ?
Steph says
These look amazing and your helper is just too cute!
Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries says
My goodness, these look so darn amazing!! Definitely need to make these!
Christina | From Under a Palm Tree says
These look so amazing and so yummy! They’re so perfect for fall!
Virjinia says
These look absolutely delicious! I may have to give these a try!
Beehappy says
These look so good! I love baking with my 4yo. We’ll definite have to try this recipe!