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Pumpkin Nut Muffins

With a chill in the air, weekends in the Fall are perfect for baking treats like these pumpkin nut muffins with added pecans.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 1625 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour (King Arthur)
  • 3/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour (King Arthur)
  • 3/4 cup raw sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • baking spray
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray liners with oil for easy removal.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl mix pumpkin puree, oil, egg whites and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick.
  6. Scrape down sides of the bowl.
  7. Add flour mixture to the wet mixture, then blend at low speed until combined; do not over mix.
  8. Fold in chopped nuts.
  9. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin and bake on the center rack for 24 - 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let them cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1regular sized muffin Calories 162.5kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 23.5g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1625

% Daily Value*

Serving 1regular sized muffin
Calories 162.5kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 23.5g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.