Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins
Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins are tender and warmly spiced, with pumpkin and applesauce keeping the crumb moist while brown sugar adds gentle sweetness. Pops of golden raisins and crunchy pecans bring texture to every bite, making these great for cool-weather breakfasts or an afternoon snack. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line the cups with paper liners.
- 2
Whisk the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, applesauce, pumpkin, eggs, white sugar, buttermilk, and oil until well blended; stir in the flour mixture until combined. Fold in the raisins and pecans. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the muffin tops spring back when lightly pressed or a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Calories 252.43 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 5.36 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 42.6 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.42 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.14 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 40.0 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 36.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 4.27 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 23.46 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 30.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.03 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 223.48 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 87.51 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 2.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pumpkin Applesauce Whole Wheat Muffins is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 252.43 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Canola Oil. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 252.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins healthy?
- Pumpkin Applesauce Whole-Wheat Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 252.43 calories and 5.36 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.14 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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