Recipe
Warm and Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
Delight in the warmth and comforting flavors of these pumpkin spice muffins. A perfect balance of seasonal spices and sweet pumpkin, these muffins are a cozy treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
2 | canned pumpkin |
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2 | sugar |
1 | cup Splenda sugar substitute (optional) |
1 | cup water |
1 | cup unsweetened applesauce |
1 | egg |
3 | egg whites |
2 1⁄3 | all-purpose flour |
1 | cup whole wheat flour |
2 | teaspoons baking soda |
1 | teaspoon salt |
1 | teaspoon baking powder |
1 | tablespoon cinnamon |
1 | teaspoon nutmeg |
1 | teaspoon ground cloves |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). |
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| 2. | In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pumpkin, water, sugar, Splenda (if using), unsweetened applesauce, egg, and egg whites. |
| 3. | Using an electric mixer, beat the ingredients until well blended. |
| 4. | In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Stir until well combined. |
| 5. | Slowly add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, beating until the batter is smooth. |
| 6. | Spray the muffin pan cups generously with cooking spray. Alternatively, you can use cupcake liners. |
| 7. | Fill each muffin cup with 1/3 cup of batter. There may be some leftover batter for a 25th muffin. |
| 8. | Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. |
| 9. | Tap the bottom of the pan to release the muffins. |
| 10. | Enjoy the warm and spiced pumpkin muffins! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 138.1 kcal |
| Protein | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 16.8 g |
Published on Aug 06, 2024 by Luminița
