Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
These healthy pumpkin muffins are not only super delicious and low in calorie (less than 100kcal!) but are bursting with vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. I use pumpkin puree in this recipe which is low in calories and packed with vitamin A, which is great for our vision. You can make these muffins with cranberries
Source: Nics Nutrition - Nichola Ludlam-Raine Specialist Dietitian
Ingredients
- pumpkin puree*
- wholemeal/spelt flour*
- vegetable oil OR 1 tbsp oil plus 60g sugar free apple puree**
- or 250ml of sugar, xylitol OR Sukrin***
- eggs
- cinnamon
- ginger
- nutmeg
- baking powder
- baking soda
- salt
- Optional: 75g dried cranberry seeds plus pumpkin seeds for decorating
- Frosting: 100g extra light cream cheese and 10 dates plus hot water****