Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
(Inspired by this pumpkin muffins recipe)
Makes 2 dozen
Freezes great!
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup sucanat
1 cup Erythritol powder (or 2 cups sucanat or 2 cups erythritol and not sucanat )
2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tbs ground cinnamon
1 can pureed pumpkin ( do not use pumpkin pie mix)
1 cup unsweetened original almond milk
4oz unsweetened apple sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 to 3/4 cup crushed raw pecans
Sucanat is a whole sugar that is dehydrated.
Erythritol is an antioxidant natural sweetener with health benefits
Add dry in one bowl, add wet in one bowl.
Combine wet to dry, mix, and fold in pecans.
Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or so
Let cool completely and freeze the rest in a freezer bag. Heat up for 20 seconds in the microwave and enjoy.
Great for diaper bag snack or packed lunch.