Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Pumpkin is a healthy and nutritious vegetable packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

It contains beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, which the body converts into Vitamin A.

Beta-carotene supports the immune system and aids in the reduction of oxidative stress in the body. Vitamin A helps to promote the health of the eyes, teeth and skin and to maintain the skeletal and soft tissue framework.

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

⅓ cup cane sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

1 tsp ginger

¼ tsp cloves

⅓ cup sunflower seeds

¼ cup sesame seeds

¼ cup brown flax seeds

1 ¼ cups pumpkin purée

⅓ cup unsulphered molasses

⅓ cup sunflower oil

2 eggs

Blend the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Mix the pumpkin purée, molasses, oil and eggs until well blended. Stir in the dry mixture just to combine. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes. Allow the muffins to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Yields 12-15 muffins. Enjoy!