Pumpkin Muffins
This healthy recipe comes from NDSU Extension Service.
Ingredients
• 2 eggs,
beaten
• 1 c. sugar
• 1 c.
canned pumpkin
• 1/3 c.
vegetable oil
• 1/4 c. water
• 1 2/3
c. flour
• 1 tsp.
baking soda
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp.
baking powder
• 1/2 tsp.
ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 c.
nuts, chopped (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin, oil and water in medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and spices in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir to blend. Place batter 3/4 to the top of non-stick or lightly oiled muffin tins. You may also use cupcake cups. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the middle of muffin comes out clean. Remove from pan right away.
Makes 9 servings.
Per Serving (without nuts): about 270 calories, 9.5 grams (g) of fat, and a full day's supply of vitamin A (as beta carotene).
