Thread: Cranberry and Pumpkin Muffins

I have another one for you guys! I consider this a comfort food and this is perfect for Halloween. The kids and the kids are heart will surely love this! This is another wonderful low calorie recipe courtesy of recipe.com


Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice or cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Ready-To-Eat Cereal Smart Start® Antioxidants (crushed to 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup refrigerated egg substitute*
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. In medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, spice and salt. Set aside.

2. In large bowl combine KELLOGG'S SMART START ANTIOXIDANT cereal and buttermilk. Let stand about 2 minutes or until cereal softens. Add pumpkin, egg substitute, brown sugar and oil. Beat well. Add flour mixture and cranberries, stirring until just combined. Portion evenly into twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray or lined with foil bake cups.

3. Bake at 375 degrees F about 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in muffin pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely.

*Note
If desired, replace egg substitute with 2 slightly beaten eggs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 140, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugars 14 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Calcium 4%, Vitamin A 70%, Vitamin C 2%.

My younger cousins and nieces will love this. It is very low calorie that I can even enjoy it myself. It's surprisingly low in calories and a dieter friendly muffin. Thanks for sharing mikaela!