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Enjoy Pumpkin Muffins for Breakfast or Anytime


How about pumpkin muffins for breakfast or a tea-time snack?

Pumpkin Muffins

These muffins are moist and full of delicious morsels of raisins and black walnuts*.

*Note: Black walnut trees are native to North America and were introduced to Europe in the 1600s. The nuts have a strong flavor and you might prefer using regular walnuts (which are easier to find, anyway). In fact, the recipe doesn’t even call for nuts of any kind, but I love black walnuts and thought I’d try them. The flavor is strong and almost overpowers the pumpkin and spice flavor.

This recipe is another one from The RAVE Diet & Lifestyle book, and it has no added fat or oil. Here it is for your enjoyment:

Muffins-Pumpkin Spice

Makes 10 to 12 muffins

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (I used honey)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 15-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (not called for in the original recipe)
  • 1/2 cup water

Pumpkin Muffin Batter

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix flour, maple syrup (or honey), baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add pumpkin, ½ cup water, raisins, and nuts if you’re using them. Stir until it’s just mixed. Spoon the batter into non-stick muffin cups. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and cool.

Comments: These pumpkin muffins are good—delicious and easy to make. I especially enjoyed the addition of the nuts and raisins. And the aroma of the spices is delightful, filling the house with a yummy smell.

Pumpkin Bread Since I only have a 6-muffin baking pan (a silicone pan), I poured the extra batter into a nonstick loaf pan and baked it alongside the muffins for an additional 10 minutes. So, I ended up with six muffins and one loaf of pumpkin bread.

Pumpkin Nutrition

Enjoy these muffins without guilt. Pumpkin contains a wide variety of nutrients, and is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. It is extremely low in fat… and it tastes good!

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