The madeleine is a small sponge cake with a rich European history, originating in France, where it is said to have been created by a cook named Madeleine. In Latin America, these sweets vary in name and preparation depending on the region; in some countries they are called "muffins" or simply "small cakes." In Mexico, for example, madeleines are a traditional dessert that accompanies afternoon coffee, while in countries like Argentina and Chile they are enjoyed as a sweet snack at family gatherings. This particular recipe combines nutritious ingredients like oats and pumpkin, giving a healthy and autumnal twist to this classic that can be enjoyed everywhere, with different variations and flavors.
Oat and pumpkin muffins
How to Make Oat and Pumpkin Muffins
Sift together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.
Set aside.
Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, milk, oil, oats, and raisins in a bowl.
Mix well.
Add the dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten.
Pour the batter into greased 3-inch muffin tins, filling them 2/3 full.
Sprinkle with the crumb topping.
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm with homemade jelly or jam.
Crumb topping:
Combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of unbleached flour, 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 2 teaspoons of regular butter or margarine in a bowl.
Mix until crumbly.
Ingredients (13)
- Unbleached Flour
- Baking Powder
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Pumpkin
- Brown Sugar
- Egg
- Milk
- Vegetable Oil
- Quick-Cooking Oats
- Raisins
- Crumb Topping
Instructions (13 steps)
- 1 Sift together the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt
- 2 Set aside
- 3 Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, egg, milk, oil, oats, and raisins in a bowl
- 4 Mix well
- 5 Add the dry ingredients all at once, stirring just enough to moisten
- 6 Pour the batter into greased 3-inch muffin cups, filling them 2/3 full
- 7 Sprinkle with the crumb topping
- 8 Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- 9 For 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown
- 10 Serve hot with homemade jelly or jam
- 11 Crumb topping:
- 12 Combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of unbleached flour, 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 2 teaspoons of regular butter or margarine in a bowl
- 13 Mix until crumbly
Nutritional Information
Calories:
169 kcal
Protein:
6%
Carbohydrates:
9%
Fat:
8%
Sugar:
50%
Sodium:
8%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.