Nov 29, 2022 Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

pumpkin cranberry muffin

'Tis the season for pumpkin everything! These low-sugar pumpkin cranberry muffins are perfect for holiday mornings or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled (3/4 c of dried quinoa)
  • 1 cup steel cut oats, dried
  • 1 ¼ cup of pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup of Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup of cranberries
  • ½ cup of brown sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp of allspice
  • 3 tsp of baking powder

Optional Ingredients:

  • Chia seeds
  • Chocolate chips
  • Almonds
  • Pumpkin seeds
  • Raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Line muffin tin with a liner or use a cooking spray.
  3. Boil ¾ cup of dried quinoa. Drain water and let cool.
  4. Put all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, cranberries or other add ins.
  5. Add cranberries or other add ins.
  6. Scoop mixture into muffin tin to be ¾ full.
  7. Place in over and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  8. Enjoy!

Serving Information

One batch makes approximately 12 muffins.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 80
  • Total fat: <1 g
  • Saturated fat: <1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary fiber: 2 g
  • Total sugars: 5 g
  • Protein: 3 g