Yummy Pumpkin Muffins

submitted by Susan
Fall is here and so is my annual pumpkin craving. I have been searching for a good muffin recipie that is not going to make me feel like I just gained 5 lbs. Well, I found one! I tried them out tonight and they turned out really good so I thought I would share.

2 c. Whole Wheat Flour
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp. Nutmeg
2 Eggs
1 c. Pumpkin
1/4 c. White Sugar
2 c. Applesauce
2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil
1 tsp. Almond Extract

Pre heat oven to 350. Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg. In large bowl mix eggs, pumpkin, sugar, applesauce, oil, almond. Slowly mix in flour mixture. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min.

I added 1 cup of chocolate chips because I am a total choco-holic. I'm sure that will add a few more calories, but I have to get my fix somehow! Another thing you can do is to add 1 cup protein powder and 1 more egg for a few extra grams of protein per serving.

nutritional info: 101 CALORIES, 2.2g. FAT, 2.2g PROTEIN

Whole Grain Snack Mix

(Submitted by: Berta)
This is such a versatile recipe! It's so easy to substitute the raisin bran Fiber One for the honey clusters; used mixed dried fruit in place of the raisins; or multi-grain cheerios instead of honey nut. It has just enough sweetness to satisfy my sugar cravings! After making, I bag it into single-serving portions and keep a bag in my purse for a quick pick-me-up between meals and a GREAT snack for the kiddos after school or just 'whenever'!

Want a sweeter treat . . . try this version: click here

DIRECTIONS:

Toss together a tasty trail mix in just 5 minutes! Three fiber-rich or heart-healthy cereals plus raisins, peanuts and carob chips are the mixers.

Prep Time:5 min
Start to Finish:5 min
Makes:14 servings (1/2 cup each)

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Fiber One cereal
2 cups Fiber One Honey Clusters cereal
2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanuts, if desired
1 cup carob chips, if desired

DIRECTIONS:

1. In large bowl or gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients.
2. Store tightly covered.

High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information:
1 Serving: Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 5); Total Fat 1g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 105mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 6g, Sugars 9g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 2 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. MyPyramid Servings 1/2 oz-equivalents Grains