Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

These muffins are made with whole grain bran cereal, pumpkin, pecans and spices. They are the perfect treat for a fall day or any time of year!

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 12
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Pescatarian
• Low-Fat
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• bake
• comfort food
• sweet

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup sugar (divided)
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon (divided)
• 1 cup bran flakes
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 0.25 cup pecans (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 °F. Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine cereal and milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
4. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
5. Whisk pumpkin, egg, and vanilla into cereal.
6. Fold in dry mixture; being careful not to over mix.
7. Spoon into prepared pan and sprinkle with pecans and sugar-cinnamon mixture.
8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 137
• Protein: 3.4 g
• Carbohydrates: 24.6 g
• Fat: 2.8 g
• Fiber: 2.2 g
• Sodium: 205 mg
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Sugar: 11.3 g
• Cholesterol: 18 mg