How to Make Spiced Pumpkin Molasses Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the leaves start to turn and the air becomes crisp, it's the perfect time to indulge in warm, comforting baked goods. With the abundance of pumpkins that adorn doorsteps and line grocery store shelves, there's no better way to celebrate the fall season than by whipping up a batch of spiced pumpkin molasses muffins.

These moist, flavorful muffins are the perfect combination of autumn spices, rich pumpkin puree, and the deep, complex flavor of molasses. They are easy to make, and t...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 muffins

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

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 245mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 303mg