Healthy Harvest Mini Pumpkin Muffins
Indulge your sweet cravings with these delightful Healthy Harvest Mini Pumpkin Muffins. A perfect blend of spices and pumpkin, these mini muffins are almost fat-free while maintaining an unbeatable moistness and flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a light dessert, they're a crowd-pleaser without guilt. Prepare to have them disappear in no time!
48
Servings
28
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
milk
1 cup
applesauce
1/2 cup
pumpkin
15 ounces (canned)
egg whites
4
all-purpose flour
3 cups
baking powder
4 teaspoons
salt
1 1/2 teaspoons
granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups
brown sugar
1/4 cup
cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons
nutmeg
1 teaspoon
allspice
1/2 teaspoon
ginger
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a mini-muffin tray by lining it with paper liners or use a nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, applesauce, pumpkin, and egg whites. Mix until ingredients are just combined.
3
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until the mixture is just moistened. Take care not to overmix to ensure the muffins remain fluffy.
5
Evenly divide the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tray, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 14 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
7
Remove muffins from the oven and allow them to cool slightly in the tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
Optional: For added flavor and texture, feel free to fold in a cup of walnuts to the batter. You can also top with a light dusting of confectioners' sugar or a drizzle of icing, if desired.
Nutrition Information
0.08g
Fat
5.94g
Carbs
0.67g
Protein
0.21g
Fiber
2.71g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Healthy Harvest Mini Pumpkin Muffins?
They are delightful, almost fat-free mini muffins made with a blend of pumpkin and autumn spices.
How many muffins does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 48 servings of mini muffins.
How many calories are in each muffin?
Each mini muffin contains 28 calories.
What is the fat content of these muffins?
These muffins are very low in fat, containing only 0.08g per serving.
What is the carbohydrate count per serving?
There are 5.94g of carbohydrates in each mini muffin.
How much protein is in one muffin?
Each serving contains 0.67g of protein.
Is there fiber in these pumpkin muffins?
Yes, each muffin provides 0.21g of fiber.
How much sugar is in each serving?
Each mini muffin contains 2.71g of sugar.
What food category do these muffins fall into?
They are categorized as Quick Breads.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
How should I prepare the mini-muffin tray?
Line the tray with paper liners or use a nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
How much milk is required?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of milk.
What amount of applesauce is needed?
You will need 1/2 cup of applesauce for this recipe.
What type of pumpkin should I use?
The recipe specifies using 15 ounces of canned pumpkin.
Does this recipe use whole eggs?
No, this recipe uses 4 egg whites.
How much flour is needed for the batter?
You will need 3 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the amount of baking powder required?
The recipe uses 4 teaspoons of baking powder.
How much salt is included in the dry ingredients?
Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt to the dry mixture.
What types of sugar are used?
The recipe uses both 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
How much cinnamon is used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 teaspoons of cinnamon.
What amount of nutmeg should be added?
Add 1 teaspoon of nutmeg for flavor.
Is allspice included in the spice blend?
Yes, include 1/2 teaspoon of allspice in the dry ingredients.
How much ginger is needed?
The recipe requires 1/4 teaspoon of ginger.
How should the ingredients be mixed?
Combine wet and dry ingredients separately, then gradually add dry to wet, stirring until just moistened.
Why shouldn't I overmix the batter?
Avoiding overmixing ensures that the muffins remain fluffy.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Fill each muffin cup about 3/4 full.
How long do the muffins bake?
Bake them for approximately 14 minutes.
How do I check if the muffins are done?
Insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean when they are done.
How should the muffins be cooled?
Cool slightly in the tray, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Are there any optional ingredients or toppings?
You can fold in walnuts or top with confectioners' sugar or icing if desired.