Healthier Pumpkin Muffins
Our healthier pumpkin muffins are filled with the flavors of fall, and made with applesauce instead of oil. Perfect for school lunches, quick breakfasts, or an afternoon snack.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 205kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup sugar or sugar substitute
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup applesauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix eggs, applesauce, pumpkin, and vanilla together in a separate bowl.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients together. Add nuts, if desired.
- Line a muffin pan with 12 baking liners. Divide batter into 12 muffin liners.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean). Let muffins cool in the muffin pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
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Notes
Store in an air tight container at room temperature up to 3 days. Can also be stored in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition
Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3223IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
