Spiced Pumpkin Molasses Muffins

Perfect for any fall gathering, these spicy pumpkin muffins with the deep, rich flavor of molasses are made with whole wheat flour, flax, yogurt, and applesauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt
• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ¼ cup flax seed meal
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• ¼ cup rolled oats, plus extra for garnish
• ½ cup golden raisins (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds for garnish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together the 2 flours, flax seed meal, rolled oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

In another large bowl, beat together the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, yogurt , eggs, molasses, applesauce, canola oil, vanilla, and until well-blended. Stir in the flour mixture just to combine, and gently mix in the raisins and walnuts.

Step 4

Divide the mixture into the prepared muffin tins, sprinkle each muffin with a few rolled oats and pumpkin seeds, and bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.