Weight Watcher's Pumpkin Muffins

Cyd Converse

With a Weight Watcher's Pumpkin Muffins recipe you can create tasty muffins with all of the flavor but none of the guilt!

Are you looking for a healthier version of your favorite muffins? These pumpkin muffins are delicious, but -  best of all - they are healthy, meaning you can still enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these muffins will soon become a staple in your house.
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Perfectly spiced and slightly sweet, these muffins are deliciously moist.

Canned pumpkin or fresh?

Whilst the recipe calls for canned pumpkin, you can get totally creative and use fresh pumpkin instead.
In fact, whenever you see canned pumpkin used in a recipe, you can always substitute it for fresh. They have the same volume so you need not worry about conversions or whether you have too little or too much.
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Roasting your pumpkin before pureeing it will bring out its delicious sweet side, which works perfectly well in these muffins. You can also steam or boil your pumpkin prior to pureeing it, but we find that there is comparison to roasted in terms of flavor.
While you are at, why not roast the pumpkin seeds too? Whether you are using a fresh pumpkin and scooping out the seeds, or using store bought seeds, roasting them will enhance the flavor of these muffins.
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How to roast fresh pumpkin seeds

First, boil them in salted water for about 5-10 minutes to clean them, then drain on a paper towel. Next -  whether you are using fresh seeds or store-bought - toss them in olive oil to coat and roast them on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shake them halfway through the cooking process.

Buttermilk substitutes

This recipe also calls for buttermilk, but if you are unable to find any you can use one of these substitutions. These are based on requiring one cup of buttermilk, so adjust as necessary:
1 tbsp white vinegar/lemon juice and enough milk to bring it to 1 cup
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
1 cup kefir
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You might also like to try these yummy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins - or, if you need to avoid gluten, be sure to check out this recipe for Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins.
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Weight Watcher's Pumpkin Muffins

      25 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 pinch of Ground Nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Unsulfured Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 15 ounce can Canned Pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds, raw and unsalted

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a muffin tray with cooking spray; alternatively, use a little oil or butter to rub around each muffin slot. 
  2. Whisk both flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg in a bowl until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, molasses, oil and one egg until mixed. Crack in the second egg, whisking thoroughly. Add in the pumpkin and vanilla.
  4. In two batches, mix in the flour mixture, followed by the buttermilk, alternating between the two. Mix until just combined. 
  5. Portion out the mixture into your greased muffin tray and top with pumpkin seeds.
  6. Gently tap your muffin tray against the counter to help release any air bubbles. 
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a knife/toothpick comes out clean. 
  8. Cool for 15 minutes before turning them out of the tray; cool the muffins entirely on the wire rack. 
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Author: Cyd Converse
Source: Food Network
Recipe Yields: 25
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 56 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Servings Per Recipe 25

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 27
Calories 110

% Daily Value*
5%
Total Fat 3g
2%
  Saturated Fat 0g
5%
Sodium 116mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate 17g
1%
  Dietary Fiber 1g
  Sugars 9g
5%
Protein 2g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.

Cyd is a native of Upstate New York, born to a family of women who love to cook and host parties. She shares her love of all things food, home and entertaining on her blog, The Sweetest Occasion and on Instagram.

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