Low Fat Healthy Pumpkin Muffins

Submitted by Brittta

"Tasty low fat, high fiber pumpkin muffins"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 24 muffins
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3⁄4 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg white
• 1 1⁄2 cups pumpkin
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• raisins and nuts (walnut, pecans) (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar (topping)

directions

1. Mix together sugar, oil, applesauce, eggs, pumpkin, and water.
2. In a separate bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
3. Using a mixer add the dry ingredients to the first mixture.
4. Add raisins and nuts if desired.
5. Let stand 45-60 min at room temperature.
6. Place into greased muffing tins.
7. Sprinkle brown sugar onto each muffin.
8. Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.