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Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins

September 6, 2018 by DanicasDaily 9 Comments

#FlashbackFriday and get ready for fall with these WWFreestyle Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffins.  There is something about the change of the season as fall rolls in and the weather gets cooler that makes me crave pumpkin.  Maybe it’s all the pumpkin store displays or that amazing cinnamon spice smell you can sense every time you walk into a store.  I am not sure, but, It’s almost like a switch turns on in my head and I need to make a new spin on Spiced Pumpkin Walnut Muffins.

These pumpkin muffins might be mini, but, they are packed with sweet hints of caramelized brown sugar, pumpkin, nutty walnuts and will totally remind you of biting into a slice of pumpkin pie.  They are delicious as is or serve them up with your favorite pumpkin spice coffee for the perfect pumpkin treat.

These little mini’s come in at 2 WWFreestyle Smartpoints each but a better deal is 2 for 3 WWFreestyle Smartpoints.

PUMPKIN SPICE MINI MUFFINS (print it!)

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ or oat bran
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup roasted walnuts, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°.  Spray a 24 cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray.

2.  Combine your dry ingredients, flour through salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.  Create a whole in the middle of the dry mixture.  Then, add the pumpkin, eggs, oil and vanilla, stirring just until moist.  Fold in walnuts.

3.  Spoon batter into muffin cups until 2/3’s full.  Bake at 350° for 22-25 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center.  Cool muffins in pan for a few minutes before removing and cooling completely on a wire rack.

Makes about 48 mini muffins, 2 WWFreestyle Smartpoints or 1 points+ each

Nutritional information with all ingredients per mini muffin:

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Want more pumpkin flavor? 

Take a few minutes to make up this incredibly easy and Healthy Homemade Pumpkin Butter to spread on each Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffin Bite.  You can find the recipe HERE.

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I’ll catch up with you all later this week with another recipe and more pumpkin finds.

Have a great day all!

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Comments

  1. 1

    Trevor LaRene says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Yum! Can’t wait to try these!

    Reply
  2. 2

    Jill says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Could I substitue flax seed for the oat bran or wheat germ? I have that on hand, but not the other two.

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    • 3

      DanicasDaily says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:38 am

      Hi Jill,

      Yes, as long as it is ground flax seed it will have the same effect.

      Thanks,

      Danica

      Reply
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    Angela @ Honey, I Shrunk the Mom says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:22 am

    I just made a match of these and they are yummy! I didn’t have any wheat germ or oat bran so I just substituted flour. They are a little heavy but still delicious! Were they heavy with the wheat germ? Oh, and I also used pecans instead of walnuts. TFS!

    Reply
    • 5

      Angela @ Honey, I Shrunk the Mom says

      October 7, 2013 at 10:23 am

      *batch, not match. 😉

      Reply
    • 6

      DanicasDaily says

      October 7, 2013 at 11:39 am

      Hi Angela,

      They are pretty moist, but, not really heavy. I think the wheat term helps with moisture over the flour. I am really glad you like them!

      Thanks,

      Danica

      Reply
  4. 7

    Jen says

    October 10, 2013 at 10:35 am

    It is pumpkin season! Thank you for the recipe. I searched your blog last week thinking that you had previously posted a mini pumpkin recipe, and I couldn’t find one. THANK YOU for reading my mind!

    Reply
  5. 8

    Denise says

    September 7, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    I’m not familiar with white whole wheat flour. Is it a mixture of white and whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • 9

      DanicasDaily says

      September 8, 2018 at 7:27 am

      Hi Denise,

      It is actually a different type of wheat that is used to make the flour. I like it better than whole wheat as it’s not as grainy and it’s more like all purpose flour. I buy mine at Trader Joe’s.

      Thanks for asking,

      Danica

      Reply

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Whether she’s enjoying a dish at a local restaurant or whipping up a crowd-pleasing, nutritious meal at home, Danica has a passion for all things food. She believes in and follows the Weight Watchers principle of “all things in moderation” and chronicles her culinary adventures here. Besides sharing her daily eats and tasty, nutritious recipes, Danica connects others seeking a healthier lifestyle on her site and shares her travel adventures around the world.

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