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Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins

November 10, 2023 by Lindsay 68 Comments

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These Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins are bursting with flavor, deliciously moist and they make a great mid-morning snack! They’re the perfect way to transition from fall to winter. 

These Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins are bursting with flavor, deliciously moist and they make a great mid-morning snack! They're the perfect way to transition from fall to winter. 

*Originally published 12/2014. Updated 11/2023*

Hi Friends-

You know those few weeks in early November, when Halloween and all things pumpkin is over, but Thanksgiving isn’t quite here and you’re ready for Christmas but it still feels to early?

That’s when you make these muffins. They’re the perfect bridge between Fall and Winter and you absolutely must try them.

Pumpkin and Gingerbread Flavors

I’ve been making these muffins for almost 10 years and they never disappoint. They’re the perfect mix of your favorite pumpkin bread and a delicious gingerbread cookie. All wrapped up in a delicious muffin.

The pumpkin adds a light Fall flavor and the molasses and ginger add the perfect hint of gingerbread with just a couple of simple ingredients.

Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins with Icing Drizzle

How To Make Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins

To make these muffins, you just need a few simple ingredients.

Many of them can be found at Thrive Market– my favorite place to stock your pantry! I love their large selection and place an order every month or two to stock my staple baking items! (refferal link)

  • Melted butter
  • Brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla
  • Molasses
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Flour – I use white whole wheat flour, or
  • Baking soda & baking powder
  • Cinnamon and Ginger – for flavor

To make them just mix all the wet ingredients together, add the dry ingredients and stir to just combine. You can leave them plain or add mix-ins. I like fresh cranberries for a bit of tart, but you could also add chocolate chips or some hemp seeds.


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Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins

These Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins are bursting with flavor, deliciously moist and they make a great mid-morning snack! They're the perfect way to transition from fall to winter. 
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These Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins are packed with ginger flavor and full of the nutritional benefits of pumpkin and white whole wheat flour.

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger (more if desired)
  • optional mixins- fresh cranberries, hemp seeds, ground flax etc

Instructions

  1. Combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well combined.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until just mixed.
  3. Scoop into greased or lined muffin tins.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes.

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I make 12 large muffins. Feel free to make yours smaller if you prefer. I like them plain, but if you want to fancy them up a little, mix some powdered sugar with a splash of milk and drizzle it on top for a glaze!


Easy Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins FAQs

Can I freeze pumpkin gingerbread muffins?

Yes! Let them cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze. When you’re ready to eat them, just thaw on the counter!

What if I don’t have ground ginger?

You can leave it out and add extra cinnamon to amp up the flavor but the gingerbread flavor will be lacking if you leave it out.

What is molasses and is it healthy?

Molasses is a type of liquid sugar. It’s a thick, dark syrup that is made while refining sugar cane into sugar. Molasses is lower on the glycemic index than regular sugar. It also contains small amounts of nutrients like iron, calcium, magnesium and Vitamin B6.

Do you have a regular pumpkin muffin recipe?

Try this Easy Pumpkin Bread recipe. You can also make it as muffins. You might also like my Gluten-free Pumpkin Bean Bread as an easy way to add some extra nutrients. Or try these Pumpkin Yogurt Bars or my Baked Pumpkin Donuts.


These Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins are bursting with flavor, deliciously moist and they make a great mid-morning snack! They're the perfect way to transition from fall to winter. 

Looking for more pumpkin recipes?

Try these:

  • Pumpkin Pie Bars
  • Pumpkin Yogurt Dip
  • 30 Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
  • 20 Pumpkin Dessert Recipes That Aren’t Pumpkin Pie
  • Pumpkin Apple Lentil Muffins
  • Pumpkin Energy Balls

And if you want more gingerbread baking recipes, try:

  • Classic Gingerbread Cake
  • Soft Gingerbread Cookies

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Baking, Breakfast, Healthy Muffins & Bars, Snack Tagged With: Brown Sugar, Butter, Egg, Molasses, Pumpkin, White Whole Wheat Flour

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. grace at leangirlsclub says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    These look so good. Can’t wait to share them with my girlfriends at the next brunch.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:33 PM

      awesome! hope they’re a hit!

      Reply
      • Holly says

        November 2, 2020 at 9:27 AM

        What flour can I use in place of the whole wheat. We are doing gluten free right now to try and heal some gut issues
        Thank you

        Reply
        • Lindsay says

          November 8, 2020 at 12:50 PM

          you can use a gf all purpose blend

          Reply
  2. Robyn says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:44 AM

    Yummy!!! These look amazing 🙂 Pumpkin and gingerbread are my two fave flavours 🙂

    http://www.skinnybelle.com/

    Reply
  3. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    December 31, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Glad to see you back buddy! I no joke had pumpkin gingerbread pancakes for breakfast today and reckon these would be perfect to have that combination throughout the day! Cheers!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:33 PM

      oooh like the pancake idea!

      Reply
  4. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    December 31, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    I thought I was over pumpkin till next fall but this recipe is speaking to me. It says make now!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:33 PM

      i say listen to it 🙂

      Reply
      • Casey says

        November 15, 2020 at 7:06 PM

        My three year old and I just made these and he loves them! He tops them with cream cheese and calls them “cupcakes”. Thank you!

        Reply
  5. CARLA says

    December 31, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    (((sharing and SMILING youve been trapped in the deepwarmBABYCUDDLES)))

    Reply
  6. lindsay Cotter says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:14 AM

    can i be your family? I want some!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:32 PM

      girl, you know you’re like family 🙂

      Reply
  7. Dietitian Jess says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    Glad you are feeling better and posting more delicious recipes! Happy New Year!

    Reply
  8. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    I don’t blame you for taking a bit of a break with all you had going on! I’m glad to see some recipes from you though. I might make these this weekend if I have ginger in my cupboard.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:32 PM

      yay! happy baking!

      Reply
  9. Lee says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Welcome backkkkkk! These look awesome…two of my favorite flavors in one! Pinned and stumbled 😀

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:32 PM

      Thanks girlfriend. appreciate it!

      Reply
  10. Chris says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    And here I thought pumpkin was done for the year! Haha. Glad you’re back and feeling better! Happy new year to ya!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:32 PM

      haha pumpkin is never done in my world!

      Reply
  11. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    I’m still so in the mood for pumpkin and gingerbread flavors 🙂 Glad you are back in the swing, I can’t believe how much you accomplished with the blog with all that went on!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:31 PM

      Thanks Michele!

      Reply
  12. Alex @ get big, go to work says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    So glad you are starting to feel better! I can’t imagine being sick and trying to take care of a little one, but that is great you had so many helping hands. These muffins look and sound delicious!! So happy you’re back in the kitchen whipping up these treats!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:32 PM

      Thanks Alex!

      Reply
  13. Anna B says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    Looks like I’ve got some baking to do this weekend! Pumpkin + ginger are my 2 food crushes right now!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:31 PM

      woohoo! enjoy!

      Reply
  14. gretchen | kumquat says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    oh, sister. you had me at gingerbread. what i’ve give to have a gluten-free version of these sitting in my kitchen right now. so glad to see you back and more glad you’ve been bathing in baby cuddles…. they’re what matters most.

    Reply
  15. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I just might make these tomorrow! They sound fabulous and I love extending the gingerbread season as long as I can!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:31 PM

      wheee! hope you like them!

      Reply
  16. Lisa @ RunWiki says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    My husband loves both pumpkin and gingerbread, so I’ll be trying these… especially since the pumpkin season fades away after Christmas. He goes into pumpkin mourning, so we stock up.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:30 PM

      haha. hope he loves them!

      Reply
  17. Athletic Avocado says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    I am so obsessed with pumpkin and gingerbread! What a great idea to combine the two! Pinned! 🙂

    Reply
  18. Susie @ Suzlyfe says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Lindsay this might just be one of my favorite muffin recipes yet! I would add some chocolate chips (because duh) and maybe some apples or cranberries and then they would be perfect!
    don’t worry about the blogging rut bc a) we haven’t noticed and b) if we had, we certainly understand. You have a new life now—that doesn’t mean that blogging isn’t a part of it or whatever, it just means you have to find the new balance. You will.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:30 PM

      Thanks Susie! And I agree- def add the chocolate chips!

      Reply
  19. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    O those gingerbread muffins 😉 You know I love it!

    Reply
  20. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    I love gingerbread (and pumpkin). Glad you are feeling better and yes, it’s totally normal to take a little break with blogging. I certainly did.

    Reply
  21. Alanna says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:51 AM

    This is one of my favorite combos 🙂 Just pinned! Have a wonderful New Years!!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:30 PM

      Thanks Alanna!

      Reply
  22. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I’m glad you’re starting to feel better! These sound yummy! Happy New Years!

    Reply
  23. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    We understand that some important things have been going on in your life, so it’s okay you’ve been less inspired to write than before. And these muffins sounds delicious. I’m going to keep eating pumpkin until it’s not sold in the stores any more this season! 🙂 Happy New Year’s Eve!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:29 PM

      awww thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  24. Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    I’m glad you’re starting to feel back to normal.

    These look so tasty! I might have to make them once the holidays are over.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:29 PM

      Let me know if you try them!

      Reply
  25. Nora (A Clean Bake) says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    I’m so glad to have you back, and these muffins look amazing! Quick question: do you think these might work ok with oat flour instead of white whole wheat?

    Thanks, and happy new year to you and your beautiful family!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:29 PM

      i think so! the texture might be just a bit different but should still taste good!

      Reply
  26. katie says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    Glad you’re feeling better. I love pumpkin and ginger!

    Reply
  27. Diane says

    December 31, 2014 at 4:49 PM

    We are big muffin lovers around here and I always make the same ones over and over. I always browse muffin recipes but not too much seems to catch my eye. I made these today and they really did turn out PERFECT. Thank you Lindsay! I will be adding these to my regular muffin making.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 1, 2015 at 9:27 PM

      so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  28. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    YAHOO for feeling better!!!!! Love gingerbread!

    Reply
  29. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    January 1, 2015 at 4:51 AM

    Love a good homebaked muffin.. these look SO delicious and I am loving the addition of gingerbread spices!

    Reply
  30. Amalia says

    January 1, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    I have been trying to make muffins every weekend for an easy breakfast/snack during the week, and if I can make a big batch and freeze them even better! I’m so excited to try these this weekend!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 2, 2015 at 10:10 PM

      yay! let me know what you think!

      Reply
  31. Cassie says

    January 5, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    These look fantastic! I had exactly zero gingerbread things in December but I guess that doesn’t mean it’s too late now, right?

    Reply
  32. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Dear Lindsay, these muffins are the BEST mix! Gingerbread and pumpkin, perfect for fall. Would love one with a cup of hot spiced cider…. or with my tea for breakfast…delicious!

    Reply
  33. Julia says

    October 16, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    I make pumpkin muffins but never with gingerbread! I have to give these a try–I bet they pair great with a cup of coffee.

    Reply
  34. Karen Becker says

    November 15, 2017 at 9:05 PM

    These are great – just made them tonight. I used whole wheat and spelt flour. Never bought molasses before so hopefully “fancy molasses” was the right choice.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 19, 2017 at 11:42 AM

      glad you liked them!

      Reply
  35. KLS says

    November 26, 2017 at 11:30 AM

    Made these yesterday. Delicious! I have a bad habit over of filling muffin tins and making a huge mess. So I was conservative on that and I ended up with 12 lovely muffins and a mini-loaf too. Love the flavor of these. Thank you~

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      November 27, 2017 at 7:38 AM

      so glad you liked them!

      Reply
  36. Kaleigh says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:28 PM

    We make this on repeat! Even my picky 2 year old asks for these muffins!! Love love love!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 25, 2019 at 9:31 PM

      yay! so glad to hear it!

      Reply
  37. Meghan says

    March 9, 2019 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks! This one is a keeper!
    Really delicious. No optional items needed.

    Reply
  38. Jessica says

    October 13, 2019 at 11:51 AM

    Just made these to go with some late morning coffee…they are amazingly yummy! I did make a few changes to what I had on hand. Maple syrup for molasses, ground all spice instead of just ginger and I added chocolate chips and 2 tsp of hemp powder. I will be making these again real soon, because this batch isn’t going to last long. Thanks for the perfect thanksgiving baked good

    Reply
  39. Katie Takats says

    November 13, 2020 at 9:56 AM

    We used 1/2 cup of applesauce instead of egg (allergies) and these were DELICIOUS. We didn’t even need to add chocolate chips or a glaze because the muffins are sweet enough on their own. Thankful that these were included with the Snack Spark. Love them!!

    Reply
  40. Marianne says

    December 19, 2020 at 1:30 PM

    So yummy! And moist! Great use of left over pumpkin

    Reply
  41. Michelle O'Doherty says

    January 31, 2022 at 10:47 PM

    I’ve been meaning to leave this comment for some time. I have to say that while I enjoy A LOT of your recipes, this is hands down the best baked recipe ever. I have been making this almost weekly for about 2 months and my 16 month old devours them, along with myself. I cut the sugar as you recommended, as well as upped the pumpkin as you recommended. I typically put in fresh cranberries because we love the tartness and I have to say that I think I will love these throughout the year (not just a fall/winter recipe). I’ve added ground flax seeds and hemp seeds to up the nutritional value and still are amazing. Also last time I didn’t have molasses so used maple syrup instead and it worked out well. Also love how simple the recipe is, doesn’t require more than 1 bowl and has been fun for my daughter to help bake (she loves pouring in the ingredients or mixing in the cranberries).

    I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 1, 2022 at 6:10 AM

      so happy to hear it! i love added fresh cranberries too!

      Reply
  42. Colleen says

    January 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM

    Oh my…these are SOOOO GOOD!!! I would even go so far as to say this is the best muffin recipe I’ve ever tried, period. The balance between pumpkin and gingerbread is perfect, and the sweetness was just right. I used regular all-purpose flour, doubled the ginger just because I love it, and also threw in a handful of chopped up candied ginger from Trader Joe’s that was sitting in my pantry. Absolutely scrumptious!

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