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    Home » Easy Recipes » Baked Items

    2 Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

    Published: Jan 16, 2023 · Modified: Feb 9, 2023 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 62 Comments

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    This recipe for 2 ingredient pumpkin muffins is both a fall and now a year-round family favorite.   When the kids have friends over, for a quick breakfast, snack or dessert, this is perfect!  Yes, this is 'that' easy recipe showing you how to make pumpkin muffins using spice cake mix and pumpkin puree.  The spice cake mix makes the muffins taste like pumpkin spice!

    freshly baked pumpkin spice muffins in a muffin tin

    It's the spice cake mix that makes these muffins taste like pumpkin spice. I always have the ingredients for this in my pantry. If you ever feel like a smaller version, more like a muffin bite, make these Pumpkin Quickies Cookies.

    Every fall, this muffin recipe goes crazy. It was first published in September 2013 and ever since then, I can tell when people get that pumpkin spice craving!  It has turned into an all-year recipe.  When aren't the kids hungry??

    Helpful Hint

    I've had so many questions about how to make this as a 2 ingredient pumpkin cake. I ended up making it and sharing the baking instructions. Same with the pumpkin bread with spice cake mix recipe. Click through the blue links to get there.

    Table of contents

    • Muffin-making tip
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Weight Watchers pumpkin muffins
    • Other Easy Recipes

    These pumpkin 2 ingredient muffins are easy to make! It seems like overkill to do the step-by-step but why not! The main thing is, get your favorite red bowl and your favorite spoon. Do you have a favorite spoon? Here is mine:

    muffin tin and red spoon with a cat face cutout
    My favorite spoon

    These muffins are so super quick!

    Muffin-making tip

    Use a scoop to put the batter into the muffin wells. Perfectly portioned and less messy!!

    Follow along step by step and at the bottom of this recipe is the printable version.   Here's the short and sweet on how to make pumpkin muffins with spice cake mix!  Below is the printable recipe.

    Ingredients

    a box of spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree

    1 box spice cake mix - any brand works. The spice cake flavor is what gives these muffins their pumpkin spice flavor.
    1 can  15 or 16 oz of pumpkin puree. The can may also be labeled as pure pumpkin. You want the small can. You do not want to buy the pumpkin pie filling.

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Step 1
    Mix spice cake mix together with pumpkin.

    using a red spoon to stir together pumpkin puree and spice cake mix

    Step 2

    Scoop into lined or well-sprayed muffins. Using a scoop helps the muffins be a uniform size and keeps the muffin tin cleaner (no drips).

    Scoop of pumpkin muffin batter being put into a muffin liner.

    Step 3

    Bake 18 - 20 minutes. Test with a toothpick to see if done. Toothpick should come out clean.

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    baked pumpkin muffins in mufin tins

    Below is a closeup of a muffin broken in half. It's not light and fluffy like a cupcake. It is fairly dense and heavy like a delicious muffin.

    2 ingredient pumpkin muffin split in half

    Be warned, the kids do like them as evidenced by the missing muffin that went to school before I took this picture. This was the original picture from 2013!

    11 pumpkin muffins in a muffin tin (one pumpkin muffin is missing)
    My 12 pumpkin muffins. Oops, one went to school before I took the picture.

    I'm just happy he ate something before he went to school.  I couldn't help but laugh.   They are just that good!

    Weight Watchers pumpkin muffins

    This was originally a Weight Watchers recipe.  So, it's low calorie.  It's about 160 calories per muffin if you make 12 (may vary due to different cake mix calories).

    I get many requests for the WW point values. With the program changing so often, I'm not able to keep up with the point value. HOWEVER, I know you can calculate the points with the nutrition label from both ingredients. Add the values you need from these ingredients together. This recipe will make 12 servings if you like nice sized muffins.

    Nutrition facts from side of Libby's pumpkin puree can
    Libby's Pumpkin puree can
    nutrition label from side of betty crocker spice cake mix
    Betty Crocker Spice cake nutrition facts label

    FAQ's

    I'm not a fan of the pumpkin spice flavor but would like to make cake mix pumpkin muffins.

    Use yellow cake mix with a can of pumpkin puree. The muffins won't have the pumpkin spice flavor.

    What can I add to these muffins if I want a flavor boost?

    I like adding ½ cup of chocolate chips. I know a friend who always adds pecans to hers. Walnuts would work too!pumpkin chocolate chip muffins

    I can't find a spice-flavored cake mix.

    That's happened to me before! Use yellow cake mix and add 1 ½ teaspoons of pumpkin spice. If you can't find pumpkin spice, make your own - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger.

    Do I add all the ingredients listed on the back of the cake mix box?

    Nope. You use the dry cake mix and the can of pumpkin puree. That's it!

    Why do you keep emphasizing not to buy pumpkin pie filling?

    Pumpkin pie filling has spices and extra ingredients that we don't need for this recipe.

    closeup-2-ingredient-pumpkin-muffin.jpg

    2 Ingredient pumpkin muffins

    Delicious and so easy to make! Shhh, no one will know how little effort these 2 ingredient pumpkin muffins take!  As a bonus, they take less than 30 minutes including prep and bake time.
    4.95 from 20 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 12 muffins
    Calories: 188cal
    Author: Susan Moncrieff

    Ingredients

    • 1 box spice cake mix
    • 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree the small can - not pie filling

    Instructions

    • Preheat to 350 degrees.
    • Mix spice cake mix together with pumpkin. Do NOT include the ingredients listed on the box.
    • Scoop into lined or sprayed muffin wells.
    • OPTIONAL - add chocolate chips
    • Bake 18-20 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).

    Notes

    Make sure you are buying pumpkin puree.  It may also be called 100% pumpkin.  You do not want to buy pumpkin pie filling.  

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 188cal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
    baked pumpkin muffins in muffin tin with text overlay stating less than 30 minutes

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    1. Jenna

      September 26, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      I love these. Make them at least three times each fall. I also put in Hershey cinnamon chips. So good!!

      Reply
      • momcrieff

        October 19, 2019 at 8:52 pm

        I'm so glad you like these easy pumpkin muffins! I have also started adding different types of chips too!

        Reply
    2. Julz

      December 04, 2018 at 11:40 pm

      I make them in mini muffin tins, then dip them in whipped topping!

      Reply
    3. Elsaabeth

      October 29, 2018 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      I just made these. Wonderful. Fantastic pumpkin taste. I will make them again they were so simple.

      Reply
    4. Joan

      October 21, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made these pumpkin muffins and sprinkled cinnamon and sugar on top. I was scared because it was 2 ingredients but they're delicious. My home even smelled fantastic. I will make these again!!

      Reply
    5. cathy a Miller

      September 19, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      These are really lovely with golden raisins.

      Reply
    6. Briana

      September 05, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Do you make the cake mix as it says on he box and then add the pumpkin??

      Reply
      • momcrieff

        September 05, 2018 at 6:59 pm

        Hi Briana,
        No, you do not make the cake mix first. Follow the directions on the blog post. You use the mix and the pumpkin. That's it! Nice and easy.

        Reply
    7. momcrieff

      March 28, 2018 at 7:59 am

      The way Weight Watchers calculates points changes so that's why I don't want to put the points on them. If you want to calculate, just use the ingredients on the cake mix and the canned pumpkin. Divide by 12 and that should give you the points.

      Reply
    8. momcrieff

      March 28, 2018 at 7:58 am

      I wonder if you may have used the larger can of pumpkin?

      Reply
    9. Vicki

      February 15, 2018 at 11:22 pm

      5 stars
      I've been in Weight watchers on and off for years. The pumpkin muffin recipe was given to us years ago. Have made them several times. Love them. Way back then, it was suggested to us to make mini muffins and 6 mini muffins was like 3-4 points. But that's been like in the 1970's.

      Reply
    10. momcrieff

      February 04, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      The way WW points are calculated always changes. To be totally accurate, calculate the points on a spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin puree. Divide by 12.

      Reply
    11. Momma2

      November 23, 2017 at 7:14 am

      I meant to add its so true what you said about making them with the kids because we have 4 boys and before they're fully cooled they sneak them! Lol!!

      Reply
    12. Momma2

      November 23, 2017 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      This is actually a signature weight watchers recipe...I've been making them for years. Very good muffins.

      Reply
      • momcrieff

        March 28, 2018 at 7:57 am

        Yes, they are good muffins! And yes, my kids still sneak these before they are cool. As teenagers, I think I could get them to stop by telling them it's a Weight Watcher's recipe (but that would spoil a loved treat for them).

        Reply
    13. Margie Lechowicz

      November 19, 2017 at 7:22 pm

      4 stars
      I had my fresh pumpkin from my roasted Halloween pumpkin and wanted to try the muffin recipe but my local store was out of spice cake mix so I substituted butter pecan cake mix and they were awesome- added a little pumpkin pie spice and need 25 minutes for baking I’m guessing because of the fresh pumpkin.

      Reply
    14. Darling

      October 28, 2017 at 5:37 am

      5 stars
      Very good I added cream cheese to the center of my muffins!!!!

      Reply
    15. Daniel

      December 17, 2016 at 10:03 am

      My local grocery store was giving away a free box of cake mix yesterday. Found your site and went with the pumpkin. They were out of the spice mix so I used yellow. I tried adding my own spices but I guess not enough to tell. I also added a couple of eggs and some walnuts and pecans. They were a hit. My wife does not like sweet items and she enjoyed these. Next time will try the spice or a ginger bread mix. Also, I love bananas, so the banana is next on my list. Thanks for sharing this. Great with some butter and cream cheese too.

      Reply
    16. BethB

      November 22, 2016 at 9:22 am

      I make these with a dark chocolate cake mix and canned pumpkin, I add just enough water to thin the batter to a cake batter consistency. I always planned on trying it with the space cake mix but, I live in a small town where only the basic mixes are usually sold. I now use my mom's recipe to make pumpkin bread, but still love the chocolate pumpkin muffins for a lighter chocolate snack.

      Reply
    17. Anonymous

      October 01, 2016 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      I added vanilla chips this time. Waiting to see how they turn out! Just thought I'd change it up this time with something fun. I'm sure golden raisins would be yummy too, but not so much fun

      Reply
    18. Renna Hanlon

      November 28, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      I made these Thanksgiving morning this week for my family to nibble on while I was preparing our feast. They were VERY well received. In fact, I was asked to make more just as soon as they were gone. I did have to cook mine about 25 minutes. Next time I make them, I'm going to try adding raisins. Thanks for sharing this! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Anonymous

      September 10, 2015 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      I used cinnamon strudel muffin mix for these and mixed some cream cheese with a bit of vanilla and spooned it into the middle before baking. They were heavenly.

      Reply
      • momcrieff

        September 11, 2015 at 12:17 pm

        Mmmmmm. That sounds really delicious!

        Reply
    20. Phoebe

      August 18, 2015 at 8:24 am

      I was just wondering what the calorie count per muffin would be? Made these last night and I definitely will be making again! They are amazing!

      Reply
      • momcrieff

        August 21, 2015 at 9:00 am

        I calculated it once and based on what I used, the calories were 160 per muffin. Calories differ based on what mix you use. But just add the total calories for the mix and the pumpkin, then divide by 12. That'll let you know exactly how many calories your muffins have.
        We have loved these for years! Even the kids will eat these for breakfast (when normally, it's a struggle to
        get them to eat anything before heading out to school).
        Enjoy!!

        Reply
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