ISAIAH'S PUMPKIN MUFFINS WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING

Isaiah's Pumpkin Muffins with Crumble Topping image

These tender muffins have a subtle pumpkin flavor and sugary topping that make them special. Fabulous warm, they make a quick gluten-free breakfast your whole family can love. -Silvana Nardone, New York, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup shortening
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, pie spice and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter., For topping, combine the flour, sugar, brown sugar and pie spice; cut in shortening until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.