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    2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

    By Heather ยท Published: Jan 26, 2011 ยท Updated: May 21, 2020 ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

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    You can make these moist, 2 Ingredient Pumpkinย Muffins with 2 things you might already have in your pantry! Just stir, spoon into muffin cups and bake! A perfect recipe for the kids to make!
    Pumpkin muffins in white wrappers on a red cloth

    So, I have a daughter that loves muffins. She'd eat them all day if I let her. ย These 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins are some that I don't mind her eating more than one at a time because they are loaded with pumpkinย goodness, super easy to make, and take all of 2 ingredients!

    How to Make Pumpkin Muffins with a Cake Mix

    You'll need 1 box of spice cake mix and 14 ounces of canned pumpkin. I doubled the recipe in the pictures. You'll also need any mix-ins you want to use. I used walnuts here and I'll go over some pumpkin muffin mix-in ideas below.

    a can of pumpkin, cake mix, nuts and a red bowl

    Are you ready for the hard part? Dump the cake mix and pumpkin into a bowl.

    pumpkin and cake mix in a red bowl

    Very good.ย  Now it's time to taste.ย  Not me, her.

    young girl licking her fingers while stirring muffin batter

    Stir until it's combined and there's no more dry parts.

    pumpkin batter in a red bowl with spatula

    Better taste again.young girl licking fingers in a pink apron

    Add your mix-ins.pumpkin muffin batter and walnuts in a red bowl

    Oh the excitement!young girl excited about muffin batter in a red bowl

    Time to scoop your 2 ingredient pumpkins up! I use an ice cream scoop for all my muffins and cupcakes to make scooping them easier and even. It also makes the tops smooth which is nice for this recipe because the shape of the muffins don't change very much while baking.

    muffins being scooped into a muffin tin with white liners

    Pop them in the oven at 350 for about 20 minutes and you've got muffins! And, in my case, a very happy four-year-old.

    pumpkin muffins in white wrappers on a red cloth

    Mix- In Ideas for 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

    There are so many things you could mix into these muffins that would be delicious. Here are some ideas:

    • Mini Chocolate chips or M&Ms
    • Nuts- walnuts or pecans will work best
    • Toasted Oats
    • Cinnamon Streuselย (Sprinkle on the top before baking)
    • Cream Cheese Icing (drizzle on top after baking)

    Tips for Making the BEST 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

    • Use Canned Pumpkin NOT Pumpkin Pie Filling-- Pumpkin pie filling is not the same as just plain canned pumpkin, so make sure you grab plain pumpkin at the grocery store when you're getting ready to make these muffins.
    • Do not Over-Mix-- Stir the mixture just until no dry spots remain. The batter will be thick, but try hard to resist the urge to continue mixing. It will only make the muffins tough.
    • Use a cookie scoop to portion out the batterย --ย A cookie or ice cream scoop similar to this one will make the task of portioning the batter into the muffin pan a breeze.
    • Use Muffin Liners-- These muffins bake best when using paper liners.

    If you want some other muffin recipes, my Greek Yogurt Blueberry Muffins are on my list of all-time favorite muffin recipes and theseย Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Muffinsย are mighty tasty, even if they aren't "technically" muffins. ๐Ÿ™‚

    pumpkin muffins in white wrappers on a red cloth

    2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

    You can make these moist, 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins with 2 things you might already have in your pantry! Just stir, spoon into muffin cups and bake! A perfect recipe for the kids to make!
    By Heather Cheney
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 18 muffins

    Ingredients

    • 18 ounces spice flavored cake mix 1 box
    • 14 ounces canned pureed pumpkin 1 can
    • ยฝ cup mixins optional

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine cake mix and pumpkin in a large mixing bowl. With a spatula or wooden spoon, stir until combined and no dry spots remain โ€” the batter will be thick.
    • Stir in mix-ins if desired and spoon into a lined muffin tin. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Nutrition Facts

    Serving: 1 muffin | Calories: 131 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 187 mg | Potassium: 142 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 13 g | Vitamin A: 3430 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 32 mg | Iron: 1.6 mg

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    1. tracieMoo says

      January 28, 2011 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      wow! delicious looking muffins. pumpkin and walnuts, who could resist!

      Reply
    2. thesecretgirlforever says

      January 27, 2011 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      those look so delicious!!! :]

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      • Heatherlikesfood says

        January 27, 2011 at 10:32 pm

        Oooh, they are! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. princesayasmine says

      January 27, 2011 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Those look fab!!

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