Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins

Category: Breakfast

Serves: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal, not instant
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 large egg whites + one yolk, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp + 1 tsp canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp double-acting baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup milk or milk alternative or 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup amaranth or quinoa flour
  • 1/4 cup stevia or agave
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line muffin pan with paper or silicon liners or coat with cooking spray.
  2. Combine oatmeal, pumpkin, applesauce, juice or milk, eggs and oil. Mix until all ingredients are blended.
  3. Measure and mix all dry ingredients. Make a well in the center and pour wet ingredients into dry. Add dried fruit if using. Mix until dry ingredients are just moistened. Fill cups 2/3 full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 189, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 21g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 8g, Fat 8g, Sodium 25mg

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
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