PUMPKIN FRUIT AND NUT MUFFINS

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These are a delightful moist muffin with a light apricot glaze. They are packed full of fruit and nuts but not fat.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/3 cup raisins
10 dried apricot halves, chopped fine
1/3 cup water
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons powdered milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup cashews, roasted without salt and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Prepare a non-stick muffin tin by spraying with non-stick cooking spray of if you prefer, use paper muffin liners
  • In a small microwavable bowl, place the raisins, chopped apricot halves and 1/3 cup water
  • Microwave for 45 seconds or until hot
  • Cover the bowl and allow fruit to plump while mixing the remaining ingredients
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, oats, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, powdered milk, baking powder and salt
  • Add the applesauce, pumpkin puree and egg, mixing until thoroughly combined
  • Drain any water from fruit that has not been absorbed and add fruit to muffin batter along with chopped cashews; stir to blend
  • Divide batter into 9 muffin cups and bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted off center comes out clean
  • Immediately remove muffins from tin and spread each with a small amount of apricot preserves

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.6, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 17.5, Protein 5.2

Summer Lere
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I can't wait to try these muffins! They look delicious.


Honted Zahid
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These muffins are perfect for a fall breakfast or snack.


Sunny Jahangir
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I love that these muffins are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than most muffin recipes.


Subin Theeng
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


KGRD Perera
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I've made these muffins several times now and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for pumpkin muffins.


Nathaniel Quinn
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These muffins are so easy to make and they turn out perfect every time.


let's forma
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I made these muffins for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


SadaMan Music
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These muffins are delicious! The pumpkin and spices give them a warm, fall flavor.


GamingwithElla
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I love the combination of pumpkin, fruit, and nuts in these muffins. They're so moist and flavorful.


Keturah Andries
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These muffins were a hit with my family! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.


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