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Pumpkin Muffins: A Delicious Way to Start the Day


September 07, 2026 | Jody Gatewood

Pumpkin Muffin on a plate

School is in full swing for my kids so today I want to share with you the Pumpkin Muffin recipe that helps fuel our busy mornings. These Pumpkin Muffins are a new addition to Spend Smart. Eat Smart. and they get a thumbs up from our house.

Here are a few things I like about this recipe.

  • It uses a whole can of pumpkin. I appreciate not having to figure out what to do with a small amount of pumpkin, which was the case with other pumpkin muffins I have made.
  • It makes 18 muffins so we can enjoy some for breakfast or a snack and freeze some to have later.
  • If you’d like to increase the fiber content, you can use whole wheat flour in place of some of the white flour.
  • You can add 1/3 cup chocolate chips to the batter for a little extra sweetness. I must give credit to my son Parker for making this suggestion when I was testing the recipe.

If you’re looking for a nutritious and tasty way to start the day, give these Pumpkin Muffins a try!


Jody Gatewood

Jody Gatewood is a Registered Dietitian who enjoys spending time in the kitchen baking and preparing meals for her family. She does lots of meal planning to stay organized and feed her family nutritious meals.

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