Healthy Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the streusel:2 tbsn. pumpkin puree2 tbsn. honey2/3 cup oatmeal1/2 tsp. cinnamonFor the muffins:1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour1 1/4 cups oats1 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. ground ginger1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg1 cup pumpkin puree1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas, about 1 large banana or 2 small1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 tbsn. canola oil1 large egg, lightly beatenFor the glaze (optional):1/8 cup brown sugar1 tbsn. milk/ half and half/ whatever you have on hand (I used Light Cream)1 tbsn. butter1 tbsn. pumpkin puree1/2 cup powdered sugar, as much as needed
Directions
Makes 12 muffins.

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a muffin tin with liners, set aside.

2. In a bowl combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.

3. In another bowl combine the pumpkin, bananas, brown sugar, oil and egg. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the liquid mixture. Stir together until incorporated.

4. To make the streusel, combine the pumpkin, honey and cinnamon. Mix well, then mix in the oats, set aside.

5. Divide batter evenly among muffin tin, top with streusel and bake for 16 - 18 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

6. To make the optional glaze, combine the brown sugar, milk and butter in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar is melted. Pour into small bowl, let cool a little then add in the puree and powdered sugar, mix well.

7. Glaze each cooled muffin with 1 teaspoon of glaze. Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JESSICAH628.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 202.3
  • Total Fat: 5.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.1 mg
  • Sodium: 100.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 4.2 g

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