This time of year we do many things pumpkin and that includes nearly a weekly batch of some sort of pumpkin muffins or bread! Growing up there was nothing more that I enjoyed than a muffin! Even as an adult when I wanted something sweet I craved muffins. In most cases, muffins are essentially a morning cake, not so healthy given they are loaded with unhealthy oils, sugar and white flour. I love muffins because they are quick and easy to pull together, they feel like a treat compared to a bowl of oatmeal, they freeze and travel well. For a working mom (or any mom/dad for that matter) muffins are king when you need a quick, healthy breakfast for zombie like munchkins in the morning. I like to prep and mix the dry ingredients in a big mixing bowl and prep the muffin tin the night before. Then in the morning I quickly whip together the wet ingredients and combine everything up and pop them in the oven before I go to work. The girls wake up to a heavenly pumpkin spice … [Read more...]
