Pumpkin Spice Muffins Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dried pumpkin powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional:

• 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups with butter or non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, dried pumpkin powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Make sure the dried pumpkin powder is well distributed in the dry ingredients.

3. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well mixed.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough muffins.

5. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts and raisins or dried cranberries.

6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

7. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The muffins should be slightly golden brown on the edges.

8. Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

• Natural Coloring: Dried pumpkin powder is a great natural alternative for coloring baked goods. It can add rich orange color to cakes, muffins, and other baked treats without the use of artificial food coloring

• Flavor Enhancer: Dried pumpkin powder is a natural flavor enhancer that can add a delicious pumpkin taste to baked goods. It can be used in place of fresh or canned pumpkin puree in recipes, making it a convenient option for bakers

• Shelf-Stable Ingredient: Dried pumpkin powder is a shelf-stable ingredient that can last for up to two years when stored in a cool, dry place. This makes it a convenient option for bakers who want to keep a consistent supply of pumpkin powder on hand for their recipes