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Egg Free, Dairy Free, Low fat, Low sugar , Low sodium, Whole Grain Pumpkin Muffins

A BIG name for a small muffin!

We recently found out that Keith is diabetic. I thought we ate pretty healthy before, but cooking low sugar, low carbs has been an adventure. As I find simple, affordable recipes that we like I will share them here. Remember that these recipes may not work with your individual diet plan. They are also not just for diabetics. We are trying to make this a family change as much as possible. Momma ain't about to give up chocolate!!!

Keith gets up at 4am for his part-time job each morning and having something ready to eat is important. I've come up with these Pumpkin Muffins. If you're wanting something pretty, you will be disappointed, but these are VERY moist and tasty. I will try to add a picture when my camera is replaced. (Don't ask, all I'll say is kids do not make good photographers!)

Pre-heat: 350F
Makes: 12

1/2 C Whole Wheat Flour
1 C Ground Oats (I put quick oats and oat bran in my mini chopper and chop the stuffin' out of it.)
1/4 C Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice (I blend my own)
3/4 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 C Chopped Walnuts and/or roasted Pumpkin Seeds

1-14oz Can Pure Pumkin (Should be able to substitute mashed bananas, but haven't tried them yet. If you do, please let me know how it worked.)
1/4 C Honey

1. Blend Dry ingredients.

2. Mix wet ingredients

3. Add to Dry.

4. Mix until blended

5. Divide between 12 muffin cups (If you do not use muffin papers, make sure to spray tin well with non-stick spray. Because there is no oil in the recipe they will stick.)

6. Bake 20 min.

7. ENJOY!!!


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Kid Friendly Bran Muffins



Kid Friendly Bran Muffins
(Can be made sugar-free)
Yield: 24 muffins
Preheat: 375F

3 Cups Raisin Bran or Bran Flakes Cereal
2 Cups 1% (low-fat) Milk
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
2 tsp Vanilla
3 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 Cup Honey
1 TBSP + 2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt

Topping

2 tsp Cinnamon
4 TBSP Sugar (or sugar substitute like Splenda)
(I just tried brown sugar, and WOW!)

1. Soak cereal in milk for 10 minutes.
2. Add eggs, applesauce, vanilla and honey.
3. Mix well.
4. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix until moistened, batter will still have lumps.
6. Fill greased or lined muffin tin about 1/2 to 2/3 full.
7. Mix together sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle on muffins.
8. Bake in 375F oven for 20 minutes or until done.

Note: I've been trying to find ways to make healthier food that the whole family will eat. This morning, I concocted this recipe from another one I found. I know, I know, can something that healthy possibly taste that good? Just ask my kids. They love them! Josie, our muffin-hating daughter ate more than anyone else. Jerry has already requested more. These are very moist bran muffins and with the cinnamon topping, you can imagine that you're eating a high fat, fiber-free muffin loaded with sugar.

Now to try them on Daddy when he comes home :o) Keith is slowly coming around to the idea of whole wheat flour and is a very picky muffin eater. Enjoy!

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