WW Mini Pumpkin Muffins

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These WW Mini Pumpkin Muffins are the ideal bite-sized fall treat. They are light, fluffy, & bursting with warm pumpkin spice flavor. They’re perfect for a guilt-free afternoon snack or a quick breakfast. The best thing is that we make these mini muffins with healthy ingredients & portion management, so you can stay full without consuming extra calories. These little muffins are a must-try, whether you’re on the Weight Watchers plan or simply looking for a healthier pumpkin treat. These muffins are juicy & soft and contain lots of delicious pumpkin flavor.

STATS:

  • Calories: 65 kcal
  • Preparation time: Ten minutes
  • Serving size: 2 mini muffins
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 25 minutes
  • Course: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers-Friendly
  • Serving: 12 servings

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mini tin
  • Mixing vessel
  • Whisk
  • Cooling rack
  • Non-stick cooking spray

INGREDIENTS:

  • One cup canned pumpkin puree
  • Two large eggs
  • One tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • One tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • One cup of whole wheat flour
  • Half tsp. baking powder
  • One & ½ tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • Two tbsp. Mini chocolate chips

INGREDIENT NOTES:

PUMPKIN PURREE:

  • Pumpkin puree adds flavor & moisture without adding fat. Use 100% pure pumpkin instead of utilizing pumpkin pie filling which contains extra spices & sugar.

APPLESAUCE:

  • The muffins become lighter without sacrificing their softness and moisture content by substituting applesauce for oil. It adds natural sweetness as well.

WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR:

  • Whole wheat flour gives the muffins a substantial texture and more fiber, which keeps them healthy and helps you feel fuller for longer.

PUMPKIN PIE SPICE:

  • The traditional fall flavor of these muffins comes from the pumpkin pie spice. You can use a mixture of cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon in its place if necessary.

WALNUTS OR MINI CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

  • Adding walnuts or mini chocolate chips gives it a little structure and richness, although not required. Keep portions small to keep low points.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We heat the oven to three-fifty degrees F.
  2. Then apply the non-stick cooking spray on the mini tin.
  3. Combine the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, applesauce, eggs, & vanilla extract in a medium dish & whisk so it gets smooth.
  4. Then combine the pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, flour, baking soda, & salt in the other vessel.
  5. We mix both of these ingredients with each other and stir to make a smooth consistency.
  6. Add the nuts and mini chocolate chips and mix gently.
  7. Fill the batter in the cups and bake these mini muffins for 15 minutes till brown.
  8. Cool the mini muffins in the tray, then transfer these muffins on the rack.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serve these muffins with a full spoon of light whipped cream.
  • You also serve them with Greek Yogurt.
  • A hot cup of herbal tea or coffee greatly pairs with these muffins for breakfast.
  • Drizzle some sweetener for an additional sweet taste.

TIPS:

  • Overmixing the batter can make the muffins dense.
  • Utilize oat or almond flour to make the gluten-free flour.
  • Freeze these muffins for meal preparation purposes.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over these muffins for an additional sweet taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Store these muffins in an airtight vessel for more than 5 days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the individually wrapped muffins for 2 months.

FAQs:

Can I make these muffins with the almond flour?

  • We can prepare these muffins with the almond flour, but the texture will get soft and require one extra egg to provide the structure.

Will I prepare the regular-sized muffins?

  • Yes, we can prepare regular-sized muffins, but increase the baking time by eighteen to twenty minutes instead of fifteen minutes.

Will I decrease the quantity of sugar?

  • We can reduce the quantity of sugar, but we can also make use of Erythritol or monk fruit to decrease the calories.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 65 kcal
Net Carbs: 9 g
Total Carbs: 11 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 1.5 g
Calcium: 22 g
Iron: 0.6 g
Vitamin A: 780 g
Sodium: 95 g
Potassium: 120 g
Serving size: 2 mini muffins
Serving: 12 servings
The total Weight Watchers points per serving (2 muffins) is estimated at 2 points.