Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins

I love to find healthy and tasty meals for my family, 
without added sugar, 
or fat 
and these muffins fit the bill to the T!

Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins
1 cup old fashioned oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 large egg whites plus one yolk
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (just google pump. spice mix to make at home)
1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
3/4 cup of whole wheat flour
1/4 cup maple sugar flakes (I didn't have any so I added a bit of 100% maple syrup (3 Tbsp)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or dried fruit of choice)

my optional additions:
1/4 cup wheat bran (I like to add for extra nutrition)
1-2 Tbsp wild salmon fish oil or Omega 3 Oil

  1. Add dry to wet and mix just until combined. 
  2. Fill cups 2/3 full of the way. 
  3. Bake @350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top!