Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 195.8
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 28.6 mg
  • Sodium: 455.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 8.4 g

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Introduction

These muffins are yummy any time. They turn out light and fluffy. The muffins are really low in fat but have quite a bit of sugar. This recipe can be altered easily. Also, for the topping you can use your favorite granola. These muffins are yummy any time. They turn out light and fluffy. The muffins are really low in fat but have quite a bit of sugar. This recipe can be altered easily. Also, for the topping you can use your favorite granola.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    Whole Wheat Flour- 2 cups
    Baking Powder- 3 tsp
    Baking Soda- 1 tsp
    Protein Powder- 2 scoops (68 g)
    Salt- 1 tsp
    Nutmeg, ground- 1.5 tsp
    Cloves, ground- .25 tsp
    Cinnamon, ground- 2.5 tsp

    Pumpkin, canned- 1.5 cup
    Applesauce, unsweetened- 2/3 cup
    Milk, 1%- .2/3 cup
    Egg, fresh- 1 large (beaten)
    Brown Sugar- 3/4 cup packed
    Craisins- OceanSpray -1/3 cup

    Topping:
    Flax Plus Granola-Pumpkin -1/3 cup
    Brown Sugar -1 Tbsp

Directions

Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix first 8 (dry) ingredients.

In a smaller bowl combine all the wet ingredients and the 3/4 cup of brown sugar. Mix well. Add the craisins and mix again.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry mix just until combined. **If you over stir the muffins will be rubbery**

Mix the granola and 1 Tbsp brown sugar in a small bowl.

Spoon the muffin batter into the muffin tin. Fill right to the top.

Sprinkle approx. 1 tsp of topping on top of the batter.

Put the muffin tin in the pre-heated oven. Bake for approx. 20mins. or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Time may vary for different ovens or altitudes.

Cool on a rack for a few mins.

Makes 12 large muffins.

Serving Size: 12 Muffins

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUNFLOWERSAVAGE.

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