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Pumpkin Nut Muffins

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Pumpkin Nut Muffins

Pumpkin Nut Muffins - Moist pastries that little children love eating out-of-hand!

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Health Score:
67 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 35 min.
Ready in
Calories:
258
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Pumpkin contains the seconday plant substance beta-carotene, an antixodiant which helps support healthy vision, skin and defenses. 

Leftover muffins keep fresh for at least 3 days in a box in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them; just take them out of the refrigerator 3-4 hours before serving to let them defrost.

1 piece contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie258 cal.(12 %)
Protein5 g(5 %)
Fat14 g(12 %)
Carbohydrates27 g(18 %)
Sugar added8 g(32 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.3 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E4.1 mg(34 %)
Vitamin K11.7 μg(20 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin1.9 mg(16 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate24 μg(8 %)
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg(8 %)
Biotin6.6 μg(15 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.2 μg(7 %)
Vitamin C9 mg(9 %)
Potassium232 mg(6 %)
Calcium69 mg(7 %)
Magnesium34 mg(11 %)
Iron1.3 mg(9 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.8 mg(10 %)
Saturated fatty acids1 g
Uric acid19 mg
Cholesterol40 mg
Complete sugar15 g
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Ingredients

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6
Ingredients
4 ozs Pumpkin
7 ozs large Organic orange
1 oz Hazelnuts
1 egg
3 Tbsps cane sugar
5 Tbsps Canola oil
4 Tbsps Yogurt (low-fat)
5 ozs Pastry flour (1050 type)
1 ½ tsps Baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cinnamon
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 large Grater, 1 Fine grater, 1 Small knife, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Mini food processor, 1 Kitchen scale, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Mixing bowl, 1 Hand mixer, 1 Bowl, 1 Tablespoon, 6 Baking cups, 1 Muffin tin (6-well), 1 Wire rack

Preparation steps

1.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins preparation step 1

Grate pumpkin finely.

2.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins preparation step 2

Rinse orange in hot water, wipe dry and finely grate the peel. Cut the orange in half and squeeze.

3.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins preparation step 3

Chop hazelnuts finely in a mini food processor.

4.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins preparation step 4

Add egg to a mixing bowl and stir briefly with a hand mixer. Add granulated sugar, canola oil, yogurt, 1/2 cup of orange juice, and orange peel while mixing.

5.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins preparation step 5

Mix flour, baking powder, 1 pinch of salt and cinnamon in a bowl. Add to egg mixture and stir everything only until the ingredients have combined. Finally, fold in the grated pumpkin and chopped hazelnuts.

6.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins preparation step 6

Set 6 baking cups in a muffin tin (6-well) and fill with the batter. Bake in preheated oven on the middle rack at 400°F/convection 350°F for 25-30 minutes.

7.
Pumpkin Nut Muffins preparation step 7

Remove muffin tin from oven and let cool slightly. Then remove muffins from the tin and allow to cool completely on a wire rack for about 40 minutes before serving .