The GIT Girl Magazine Volume II: September/October 2014 | Page 27

Pumpkin Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins makes 12 muffins These whole grain muffins combine two classic fall flavors – pumpkin and cranberry – to create a subtly sweet treat, perfect for an afternoon snack or as part of a quick breakfast. And they are a good source of fiber and Vitamin A.  1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour  1 cup oats  1/3 cup cane sugar  1/3 cup + 2 tbsp brown sugar (divided)  2 tbsp ground flax seed  2 tsp baking powder  1/2 tsp baking soda  1/2 tsp cinnamon  1/4 tsp salt  1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)  1 egg  1/2 cup milk (dairy or non)  1/4 cup melted butter  1 tsp vanilla 1 cup fresh cranberries 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray/grease a muffin tin, or use paper liners. 2. Combine flour, oats, cane sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, flax seed, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. 3. Combine pumpkin, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl, mixing thoroughly. 4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, as well as the cranberries. Mix until just combined (some lumps are okay). 5. Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin cups. Sprinkled remaining brown sugar on top. 6. Bake for 20 – 25 min, until golden brown. Don’t Fight Your Food Cravings. Feed Them! Tired of depriving yourself of the cravings that bombard you at all times of day? Or worse, are you tired of giving in ? Get to the root cause of your sweet tooth and give your body the nutrients it really wants. 26