LOWER-FAT, LOWER-SUGAR PUMPKIN MUFFINS

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This is a make-over of a Weight Watchers make-over. The fat has been reduced as has the sugar. These are a moist, spice muffin that can be enjoyed for breakfast or a quick dessert.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup Splenda granular
1/2 cup fat free egg substitute
1/3 cup non-fat powdered milk
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped fine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, non-fat powdered milk in a large bowl.
  • Combine the applesauce, pumpkin, sugar, Splenda, oil, egg substitute and water in a medium bowl; mix thoroughly.
  • Add the applesauce mixture to flour mixture, mixing until completely incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into muffin tin, filling about 2/3 full.
  • Sprinkle tops of batter with walnuts.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until tester inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Please note: When you bake with Splenda, the cooking time is greatly reduced.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.7, Sodium 477.6, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.6

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