October 2, 2013

Apple Pumpkin Maple Muffins

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Muffins and quick breads are my comfort food.  Heated up and paired with a hot drink - just perfect.


I broke my mirror a couple says ago. A feat, I know, but in my defense, it was already in sad shape. It's one of those you can tack to the back of a door, but I never did, I just placed it wherever in my room for several years. Then, it fell over a couple days ago and shattered. If glass wasn't so dangerous, I would've left it on the floor because it looked so cool!

But anyways, I no longer had my mirror. No big deal, I thought. But I was surprised how accustomed I had become to using it.  I had gotten so used to checking my clothes or my hair or my appearance every time I walked into my room.  I also realized how often I got my self assurance from making sure I looked okay.  Suddenly, I wasn't sure if my clothes matched or not or if I had a bump in my hair.  At first, it was really annoying.  But it showed how reliant I had become on it ... and that's not something I want.  I realized how accustomed I was to letting the mirror define me. 


I've also become accustomed to using whatever apples are in the apple bowl.  That has changed:)  After using a (expensive) Honeycrisp apple in the caramel apple granola, Mom made sure to get cheaper apples for me to use in my baking. So for these, I used Granny Smiths. 

The first time I made these, they didn't receive many stars. My dad and brothers described them as "just there" and "bread with apples."  They also thought they were a little dry and not sweet enough. I appreciate that they'll tell me that.  It makes my job of posting god recipes easier!  Also, I have enough baking experience to (hopefully) fix whatever wasn't right the first time. I thought they tasted fine, but they weren't stunning. Back to the kitchen. 

I upped the pumpkin, spices, sugar, and apples, and decreased the baking time slightly. These got the double thumbs up. They're full of everything fall; pumpkin, apple, maple syrup. Plus, they have a tender texture and are chock full of finely chopped apples.  Totally my kind of comfort food. And they have 3 grams of fiber and less than 140 calories in each.  I couldn't have asked for more. 


Apple Pumpkin Maple Muffins
Source: The Sweet {Tooth} Life.  Recipe adapted from A Kitchen Addiction
Yield: 14-16 muffins

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup low fat milk
1 egg
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 cups apple, peeled, seeded and finely chopped (about 1-2 medium apples)

Preheat oven to 350.  Line 12 muffin tins and set aside. 
Whisk together the first 9 ingredients.  In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, pumpkin, maple syrup, and molasses together.  Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.  Add apples and stir.  Divide between prepared muffin tin.  They will be very full, almost completely.  That's great!  Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Coconut Oil Maple Syrup Waffles








21 comments:

  1. Ooh, I can't believe that I haven't made muffins in so long! These are SCREAMING fall, I love it :)

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    1. Thanks Cathleen! That's the same reason I made these ... it had been so long!

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  2. Aw I could totally snack on a few of these right now! And a hot drink sounds amazing and super comforting! These are definitely worth a second try! ;)

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    1. Hot drinks are super comforting. One of my favorite things about fall! Thanks Consuelo!

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  3. The other day me and my mom made three types of muffins. muffins are so easy you can freeze them and thaw them in microwave in 30 sec.

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  4. Pumpkin and apple, you unlocked my heart! :)

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  5. These muffins look great!! The perfect fall treat for those rainy afternoons :) Great recipe!!!

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    1. They are the perfect treat for rainy afternoons (I tested yesterday:) Thanks Amy!

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    2. Thank you so much for your sweet comments over @ swissmissinthekitchen! you made my day sweetie! Following you now on bloglovin' too :) Have a great weekend!!
      xox Amy

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  6. pumpkin apple and ample are a perfect combination!

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  7. Pumkins and apples and maple!!!! Yummmm!!!!! These are the real deal!!!!! :)

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  8. I'm thinking I need to make muffins soon!! These look like some pretty amazing muffins! :)

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    1. Thanks Ms. Jocelyn! They sure were popular around here!

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  9. Pumpkin and apple all together in one muffin? Be still my heart! These sound delectable!

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  10. YUM! All my favorite fall flavors in ONE muffin! Definitely going to try these :) Pinning!

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