Applesauce Pumpkin Muffins

SUE...this is for you....

Hi all....One of my clients asked me today about recipes for Muffins. Below is one that is featured in my Clean Eating Cookbook.

Makes 12 muffins. 30 Minutes prep. 20 Minutes bake time.

1 Cup Old Fashioned Oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
1/2 cup canned pumpkin (plain)
2 large egg whites + 1 yolk, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp + 1 tsp Canola Oil
1 Tbsp Double acting baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 cup amaranth or quiona flour or flour of your choice. *** see footnote
1/2 cup Milk or Milk Alternative OR 1/2 cup apple juice
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup Maple Sugar Flakes *** see footnote
1/2 cup Dried Cranberries or raisins (optional)

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 375. Line muffin pan with paper or silicon liners or coat with nonfat cooking spray

2. Combine oatmeal, pumpkin, applesauce, juice or milk, eggs and oil. Mix until all ingredients are blended.

3. Measure and mix all dry ingredients. Make a well in the center and pour wet ingredients into dry. Add dried fruit if using. Mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fill muffin cups 2.3 full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

ALTERNATIVE: If you don't have pumpkin, you can use a sweet potato. Simply microwave the sweet potato and let cool. Remove the skin and mash the flesh. Measure out the required quantity.

*** HERE"S THE FOOTNOTE: These products can be found at Earthfare.

Nutritional Value Per Muffin:
Calories: 198
Cals from fat: 78
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 21g
Dietary fiber: 2g
Sugars: 8g
Fat: 8g
Sodium: 25 mg