Jumbo-Sized Pumpkin Muffins

Nutrition:

Servings: 12

Calories per serving: 300 kcal

Fat per serving: 12 g

Sodium per serving: 40 mg

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1.5 cups whole-wheat flour

1.5 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups pumpkin puree

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt

5 large egg whites

1 cup sugar

1.5 cups chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush 12 jumbo muffins tins with Pam cooking spray. 

In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powders, pumpkin pie spice, and baking soda.

In a large bowl, whisk oil, pumpkin puree, yogurt, egg whites, and sugar to combine. Add 1 cup walnuts and reserved dry ingredients.  Mix just until moistened (do not over mix)

Divide evenly and spoon batter into muffin tins; sprinkle tops with remaining walnuts and sugar.  Bake 35-40 minutes.  Cool 5 minutes in pan.

*Note: You can use the same recipe and make 24 regular size muffins at 150 kcal, 6 g fat, and 20 mg of sodium.