This recipe calls for whole wheat flour and less sugar than other muffin recipes, making for a delicious, wholesome fall breakfast or snack. At 180 calories per serving, these muffins have just the right amount of fat, protein, and carbs. The optional ingredients listed like nuts, seeds or dried fruit add up in terms of calories, so abstain from using those if you need to watch your sugar intake, are trying to keep your waist in check, or would rather have a light breakfast. The muffins by themselves are delicious. The pumpkin puree acts as the binder, so there's no need for egg replacers (like chia seeds or flax seeds), which can make your bakes very dense if not used in the proper amounts.
