Pumpkin Spice Muffins
12 muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Fall is here and Thanksgiving is around the corner, now is the perfect time to enjoy these Pumpkin Spice Muffins. These easy to make muffins are light and aromatic with a hint of spice.

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1-1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup fresh or canned pumpkin 
1 egg
3/4 cup low fat milk
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat muffin pan with canola oil or cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine both flours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Mix well.
3. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, add pumpkin, egg, milk and applesauce. Stir until moistened.
4. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.
5. Bake in pre-heated oven 18-20 minutes. 
6. Loosen around the outside of the muffins using a butter knife. Remove muffins from tins, cool on wire rack.

Calories 93, Fat 0.7g, Cholesterol 16mg, Sodium 16mg
Carbohydrates 19.5g, Fiber 1.0g, Sugars 5.7g, Protein 2.7g