Whole Grain Pumpkin Spiced Muffins
Who doesn’t love a classic pumpkin spiced baked good? Learn how to complement the health benefits of pumpkin with whole wheat flour and quinoa.
Servings 12 (click to scale)
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
- 1 spray cooking spray
- 1/2 cup fresh fennel finely diced
- 5 oz canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp light brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 each egg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground allspice
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup red quinoa cooked
- 3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray or line with cupcake liners 12 muffin tin cups. Set aside.
- Spray the inside of medium sized sauté pan with canola oil and heat over medium high heat.
- Once hot, sauté the fennel until soft and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool completely, set aside until ready to use.
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the canned pumpkin on medium-high speed until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Once smooth, add the butter and sugars and cream again for an additional 1-2 minutes. Turn the mixer off and use a spatula to scrape the sides of the mixer bowl.
- On low speed, add the egg and continue to mix for an additional 30 seconds to a minute until fully incorporated. Turn the mixer off and use a spatula to scrape the sides of the mixer bowl. Remove mixer bowl from stand.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the spices, salt, flour, baking powder, baking soda and whole wheat flour.
- In the mixer bowl, combine the wet and the dry ingredients together just incorporated. Stir in the caramelized fennel, orange zest and cooked red quinoa.
- Using a 1-1/2 oz. portion scoop or a tablespoon measure, scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with the pumpkin seeds. Bake in preheated oven until the batter has risen and a tooth pick inserted comes out clean, about 18-23 minutes.
- Allow the muffins to cool completely before serving, serving size is 1 muffin.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g
