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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

November 3, 2015 By Katie Moseman 12 Comments

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins with Butter

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

It’s officially the holiday season!  We’re past Halloween and zipping merrily into November, with its connotations of fall, pumpkins, and all things spiced.

Once the weather gets colder (which takes a while here in Florida), I’m ready to break out the baking pans.  I get more baking done in November and December than I do in the entire rest of year, I think.

Today’s baking treat is whole wheat pumpkin muffins.  Now, before you go running off at the mention of whole wheat, hear me out.

I, too, am a lover of all things decadent, like butter, sugar, and other good things.  However, I love to work with whole wheat flour when I’m baking.  If used properly, it adds a moist, nutty flavor that can’t be equaled by white flour.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin and spice combines wonderfully with whole wheat.  The flavors complement each other remarkably well, so these whole wheat pumpkin muffins should definitely take their rightful place in your holiday baking rotation.

I used LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin in the 15 ounce can, which I picked up at my local Walmart.  I like using this particular pumpkin because it’s made right here in the USA from Dickinson pumpkins.  Plus, pumpkin is considered a superfood because it’s so high in Vitamin A, beta-carotene, and fiber.

There’s quite a variety of NESTLÉ® baking ingredients at Walmart, including NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Pumpkin Spice Morsels and NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, 15oz, which I picked up for future baking projects.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffin Ingredients and More from Nestle at Walmart

The NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Pumpkin Spice Morsels are kind of like white chocolate that tastes like pumpkin pie, and would be a novel addition to cookies.  The NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, 15oz, can be used in all kinds of fall recipes, most especially pumpkin pie!  For recipe inspiration, check out NESTLÉ® Very Best Baking.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins with Butter
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Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins

These whole wheat pumpkin muffins are so tasty that no one will notice that you used whole wheat. Easy to make, keeps well, and tastes delicious!

Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 176 kcal
Author Katie Moseman

Ingredients

  • 7 1/2 ounces pureed pumpkin half of a 15 ounce can
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder heaping
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the pumpkin, sugars, and salt until well combined.
  3. Add in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, butter, and eggs, then stir together until just combined. Don't overmix. Fill the paper cups about 2/3 of the way full.
  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Let the pan cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove the muffins from the pan and place them on a rack to finish cooling.
Nutrition Facts
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 67mg3%
Potassium 137mg4%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 2970IU59%
Vitamin C 0.7mg1%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

How do you like your pumpkin muffins?

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  1. Marye

    November 3, 2015 at 7:30 am

    Muffins are wonderful, I love how they are easily a grab ‘n go breakfast (if need be). These look delicious!

    Reply
    • Katie

      November 10, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      Muffins really are a perfect food. 🙂 Never had a bad one!

      Reply
  2. Christie

    November 3, 2015 at 7:42 am

    I would love one right now with my cup of coffee.

    Reply
    • Katie

      November 10, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Me, too. I wish I had baked a batch earlier- I even had a can of pumpkin in the pantry! Tomorrow is another day… for baking! 🙂

      Reply
  3. cristina

    November 3, 2015 at 10:38 am

    I saw those pumpkin spice chips at Walmart too and was tempted to grab a couple of packages – next visit I’ll add some to the cart to give them a try! Pumpkin muffin healthy and goodness with the whole wheat – you’ve inspired me to get crackin’ with some pumpkin baking. 😉

    Reply
    • Katie

      November 10, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      Yes, those chips are really unique. Like pumpkin white chocolate. I just love baking with whole wheat when I can get away with it. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Erin

    November 3, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    I am with you on the non-stop baking in November and December. I love it!! Having moved from the cold northeast to the balmy Carolinas, baking is a must or I just don’t feel like it is the holidays. I was tempted to pick up the pumpkin spice morstles – now I will have to do next time I see them. This recipe looks great – something perfect to munch on while my kids wait at the bus stop! (In shorts…) 😉

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    • Katie

      November 10, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      Ha! I hear you. It’s like, 88 degrees (!) here in Florida today.

      Reply
  5. Julia

    November 3, 2015 at 2:18 pm

    Love that these are whole wheat pumpkin muffins–a little bit healthier! My kids would love these muffins.

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    • Katie

      November 10, 2015 at 9:50 pm

      My kids ate them right up like cake. 🙂 Gotta love that!

      Reply
  6. Jean | DelightfulRepast.com

    November 10, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    5 stars
    Those look sooooo good! I’m dreaming of having one (oh who am I kidding — three) for breakfast with a pot of strong black tea!

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    • Katie

      November 10, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you! They sure are delicious for breakfast. I have mine with milk! 🙂

      Reply

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