Whole Wheat Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Whole Wheat Spiced Pumpkin Muffins.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 12-cup muffin tin to ensure your muffins come out easily.

2. Step 2

   While the oven warms up, take a small bowl and soak some dried cranberries in hot water for about 3 to 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

   This little step will plump them up and make them extra juicy in your muffins.

4. Step 4

   In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, turbinado sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cloves.

5. Step 5

   Give it a good mix to blend all those warm, inviting spices together.

6. Step 6

   In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until they’re frothy and full of air.

7. Step 7

   Then, gently fold in the pumpkin puree, unsweetened applesauce, honey, molasses, and vanilla extract until everything is beautifully combined.

8. Step 8

   Now, create a well in the center of your dry ingredients and pour in that luscious pumpkin mixture.

9. Step 9

   Fold the two together gently, just until they’re combined—no need to overmix! Drain the cranberries and fold them into the batter, adding a burst of flavor.

10. Step 10

    Spoon the batter into your prepared muffin cups, filling each one almost to the top.

11. Step 11

    For a delightful touch, sprinkle a few extra cranberries and a little sugar on top of each muffin for added sweetness and texture.

12. Step 12

    Pop them into your preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes.

13. Step 13

    You’ll know they’re ready when the tops are no longer sticky and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

14. Step 14

    Once baked to perfection, let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

15. Step 15

    Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen as you anticipate the first bite of these deliciously spiced pumpkin muffins!.