Healthy Pumpkin Trail Mix Muffins – Low Sugar!

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I’ve been overwhelmed with requests to make a pumpkin recipe! So here you go….Healthy and Delicious Pumpkin Trail Mix Muffins! These are a fun twist on a typical pumpkin muffin. The trail mix adds some great flavor and texture. ‘Tis the season for everything pumpkin!!

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Did you know that….

  • Pumpkin is one of the vegetables allowed during Atkins’ Induction phase?
  • Pumpkin is chock full of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants?
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Pumpkin is chock full  goodness. You can tell by its bright colour that it’s going to be going to be good for you. Not only is pumpkin loaded with vitamin A and antioxidant carotenoids, particularly alpha and beta-carotenes, it’s a good source of vitamins C, K, and E, and lots of minerals, including magnesium, potassium, and iron.

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Pumpkin Trail Mix Muffins Recipe

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Healthy and Delicious Pumpkin Trail Mix Muffins! These are a fun twist on a typical pumpkin muffin. The trail mix adds some great flavor and texture.
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servings: 24
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp good vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup trail mix (mine had cranberries, raisins, almonds, and dark chocolate)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger.
  • In separate bowl, stir together brown sugar, oil and egg.
  • Add in yogurt, pumpkin, milk and vanilla to the egg mixture.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in trail mix.
  • Grease muffin tin or use paper liners and fill 3/4 way.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

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Serving: 24Servings

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  2. I think I’ll be seeing these in my kitchen next week!

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  3. Oh man, these look delicious and I bet the boys would LOVE them!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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      1. this is seriously the best dish ever…a bit of work to prepare, but totally worth it. tastes amazing and makes lots, so there are leftovers!!! enjoy!

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