Ingredients
- 1 C old-fashioned oatmeal (not instant)
- 1/2 C unsweetened applesauce*
- 1/2 C canned pumpkin*
- 2 large egg whites + 1 yolk, lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp+ 1 tsp sunflower oil*
- 1 Tbsp double- acting baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 C milk or milk alternative or 1/2 C apple juice*
- 1/2 C amaranth or quinoa flour or flour of your choice
- 1/4 C whole wheat flour
- 1/4 C maple sugar flakes
- 1/2 cup dries cranberries or raisins (optional)*
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 deg. Line muffin pan with paper or silicon or coat with cooking spray.
Combine oatmeal, pumpkin, applesauce, milk or juice, eggs and oil. Mix until all ingredients are blended. Set aside
Measure and mix all dry ingredients. Make a well in the center and pour wet ingredients into dry. Add dried fruit if using. Mix until dry ingredients are just moistened. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly brown on top.
