Pumpkin Muffins

Sweet treat for dessert, or at any time of the day.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 1 muffin

Ingredients

• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup canned pumpkin
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1  cup flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil, and water in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
3. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir to blend.
5. Place batter 3/4 to top of non-stick or lightly oiled muffin tins. You may also use cupcake cups.
6. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from pan right away.