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Pumpkin Nut Muffins

Servings = 6 | Serving size =1 muffin

This recipe can be multiplied by 2.

Muffins will keep for 24 hours in a plastic bag. To freeze muffins, wrap individually, then remove from bag for 20 minutes to thaw. Slice in half and reheat in an oven that has been preheated to 300°F.

1 large	egg
2 Tbsp	light spread (like Promise Buttery Spread Light or Smart Balance)
1/2 cup	canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp	pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup	Splenda
1/4 cup	dried pumpkin seeds
2 Tbsp	golden seedless raisins
1 cup	all purpose white flour
1/2 cup	whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp	wheat germ
1/4 tsp	salt
1 tsp	baking powder
1/4 tsp	baking soda
1/2 tsp	ground nutmeg
1 tsp	ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp	ground allspice
1/3 cup	non-fat buttermilk
2 tsp	light brown sugar

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Using a whisk, cream together the egg yolk and light spread. Add the pumpkin and whisk into the mixture until well blended. Add the vanilla extract and Splenda and blend. Fold in the pumpkin seeds and raisins.

Sift the all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, salt, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice in a sifter and sift into the mixing bowl.

Gently fold the creamed mixture together with the flour mixture until smooth. When blended the mixture will still be dry. Whisk the egg white until it is white and foamy (about tripled in volume). Fold in the egg white.

Fold in the buttermilk and when the dough is just blended together stop.

Line a muffin tin with muffin papers and fill each muffin paper with an equal amount of batter. Place the muffins in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 muffin | Servings 6

Calories 206 | Calories from Fat 52

Amount Per Serving (% Daily Value)

Total Fat 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat 1g (7%)

Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 36 mg (12 %) | Sodium 288 mg (12 %)

Total Carbohydrates 32g (11%) | Sugars 5g

Dietary Fiber 3g (12%) | Protein 7g

Vitamin A 72% | Vitamin C 2 % | Calcium 8% | Iron 17%

Vitamin K 8 mcg  | Potassium  237 mg | Magnesium  64 mg