There’s something magical about the aroma of warm spices filling your kitchen, especially when they’re baked into delicious pumpkin streusel muffins. But what if you could take these cozy fall treats to the next level? By incorporating cannabis-infused butter, you can create a delightful edible experience that’s perfect for sharing—or keeping all to yourself!
Why Cook with Cannabis?
Cooking with cannabis allows you to enjoy its benefits in a tasty and discreet way. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, pain relief, or simply a fun culinary adventure, edibles provide a smoke-free option that lasts longer and hits differently than traditional methods of consumption. Plus, making your own infused treats means you control the dosage, ingredients, and flavors!
Pumpkin Streusel Muffins with a Cannabis Twist
These moist, spiced muffins are topped with a crunchy oat and pumpkin seed streusel, making them the perfect companion to a warm cup of tea or coffee. To infuse them, we’ll substitute regular butter with cannabis-infused butter (also known as cannabutter).
Ingredients
For the Streusel:
- 1 1/2 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats (1/3 cup; 40g), not quick-cooking or instant
- 1 ounce light brown sugar (2 tablespoons; 30g)
- 1/2 ounce all-purpose flour (2 tablespoons; 14g)
- 1/4 ounce ground cinnamon (1 tablespoon; 7g)
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ounce cannabis-infused butter* (2 tablespoons; 30g)
- 1 1/2 ounces green pumpkin seeds, raw (heaping 1/4 cup; 40g)
For the Muffins:
- 6 1/2 ounces whole wheat flour (1 1/3 cups; 185g)
- 5 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (1 cup; 155g)
- 5 1/4 ounces sugar (3/4 cup; 150g)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (1/4 ounce; 7g)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg
- 4 ounces unsalted butter (1 stick; 113g) + 2 ounces cannabis-infused butter (1/2 stick; 57g), soft but cool
- 8 ounces pumpkin purée, fresh or canned (1 cup; 225g)
- 4 ounces plain, nonfat Greek yogurt (1/2 cup; 110g)
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (1/2 ounce; 14g)
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Streusel
- Combine rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and cannabis butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Mix on low to form a crumbly meal, then fold in pumpkin seeds by hand.
- Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and freeze until needed (up to 1 month).
Step 2: Prepare the Muffins
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
- In a mixing bowl, combine both flours, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Add both the unsalted and cannabis-infused butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low until it resembles a mealy powder (about 2 minutes).
- Add the pumpkin purée, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing just until the dry ingredients disappear. Avoid over-mixing.
- Fold the batter once or twice to ensure everything is well incorporated.
Step 3: Bake and Enjoy!
- Lightly grease a standard muffin pan (or line with muffin papers and grease the flat part of the pan).
- Divide the batter evenly between cups, filling each to the brim.
- Generously sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until puffed and firm.
- Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Dosing Tips & Considerations
The potency of your muffins depends on the strength of your cannabutter. If you’re new to edibles, start with a lower dose and see how you feel before eating more. Remember, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to feel the effects, so patience is key!
Final Thoughts
These cannabis-infused pumpkin streusel muffins are a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of edibles while savoring the warm, spiced flavors of fall. Whether you’re baking for yourself or sharing with friends, they’re sure to be a hit! Just be sure to label them clearly and keep them out of reach of children and pets.
Let us know if you try this recipe, and happy baking!
*Join us for a Cooking with Cannabis class. Check out our wellness center’s calendar of events here.
