1 point Wheat Apple Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce for a lower-fat option)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped apples (peeled and cored)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil (or applesauce), and eggs. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
5. Gently fold in the chopped apples and chopped nuts (if using).
6. Spoon the muffin batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.