Latte Streusel Muffins

I can never get enough pumpkin, especially in the months of October and November. I decided to make it more cost effective, I'd buy a box full of canned pumpkin so I had no excuse not to try a bunch of pumpkin recipes. The looming hurricane put me in the mood to bake something this evening. I found this recipe by chance and decided to give it a try, with some modifications. The muffins turned out really well. Although if you're looking for a muffin with a strong pumpkin taste, this is probably not the right recipe. The coffee taste overpowers the pumpkin, but is a delicious match for the coffee streusel on top. I highly recommend you give them a try!

Ingredients

Muffins:

1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour

1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder (or strong coffee powder)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground salt

3/4 cup canned pumpkin (I added an extra teaspoon or two in addition to the 3/4 cup)

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup coconut oil

2 tablespoons canola oil

2 large eggs

1/4 cup brewed room temperature strong coffee

Streusel topping:

1/3 cup oat bran

1 1/2- 2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons old fashioned oats

generous 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon espresso powder (or strong coffee powder)

2 tablespoons canola oil

In a medium bowl combine the flour, espresso powder, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt. Put bowl aside.

In another medium sized bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, sugar, and oil. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. 

Add in the brewed coffee and mix well. Slowly (while mixing) add in the dry ingredients that had been combined earlier.

Spoon the batter into cupcake liners placed in a cupcake pan. The recipe makes 12 muffins so the batter should be evenly spread among the liners.

Next, grab a small bowl and toss in the ingredients for the streusel topping besides the canola oil. 

Once the ingredients have been mixed, add in the canola oil and mix with your fingers.

 Spoon the streusel on top of the muffins, once again spreading evenly between the 12 muffins. Bake at 350 degrees for about 18 to 20 minutes, until an inserted toothpick or knife comes out clean.

Enjoy!