Special occasions and holidays sometimes call for a baked treat and pumpkin is always a hit! These muffins are not only moist and delicious, but they are significantly lower in calories, saturated fat and sugar than their traditional counterparts. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ¾ cup low fat buttermilk
- 1 box instant pumpkin spice pudding
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350*F. Paper-line or grease 18 muffin cups
- Combine flour, salt, sugar, spices, baking soda, and instant pudding mix in a bowl
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, canola oil and buttermilk. Beat with hand mixer until blended evenly.
- Add dry mixture to wet mixture, and stir just until moistened.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Once completely cooled, store muffins in lidded container or sealable plastic bags.
Nutrition information
Makes 18 muffins
Serving size: 1 muffin
Calories: 120
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 21 g
Dietary fiber: 1 g
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Trans fat: 0 g
Sugar: 10 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Cholesterol: 20 mg
