Pumpkin Muffins:
-Cut 1 pie pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds.
-Roast at 350 face down in the oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes until very tender. Allow to cool.
-Scoop out flesh and then stir well to blend.
-Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
-Butter or oil muffin pan if not nonstick.
-Meanwhile, whisk together 1¼ cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup oats, 2 tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp baking soda, 1 heaping tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp ground allspice, ¼ tsp ground cloves and ½ tsp salt in a large bowl.
-In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 stick melted butter, ¾ c. brown sugar, 1½-2 cups pumpkin puree, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 2 large eggs and 1 tsp vanilla.
-Add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined, then stir in ½ cup cranberries and 2 TBS pumpkin seeds or walnuts.
-Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake until a wooden pick comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
-Cool slightly on a rack.
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This sounded so good! I was looking for a pumpkin muffin recipe. I think I will give this a try. Unfortunately I will need to use canned pumpkin as i can't seem to find any cooking pumpkins to roast. Thanks Rachel!
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