PUMPKIN MUFFINS
Pumpkin is a great source of support for the Stomach and overall digestive system. In Chinese medicine the Stomach and Spleen are the primary organs related to the digestive system. They also have a strong energetic relationship with the Lung and Large Intestine. So eating pumpkin is a win win for overall health.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Sift the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice (if using), baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients; and fold in the shredded pumpkin and cranberries.
Line a muffin tin with liners and divide the batter evenly. You can also pour batter into a 9 x 5 loaf pan for pumpkin bread.
Bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. If baking in loaf pan, bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cool for 15 minutes and then turn out on rack to cool completely.
Optional: Add any spices you like; adjust the sweetness if you feel like more or less sugar; add walnuts, raisins, ginger, or a chopped tart apple to the mix. Before baking, you can sprinkle raw pumpkin seeds on top of the muffin for an extra boost to your digestive system.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Sift the flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice (if using), baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients; and fold in the shredded pumpkin and cranberries.
Line a muffin tin with liners and divide the batter evenly. You can also pour batter into a 9 x 5 loaf pan for pumpkin bread.
Bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. If baking in loaf pan, bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cool for 15 minutes and then turn out on rack to cool completely.
Optional: Add any spices you like; adjust the sweetness if you feel like more or less sugar; add walnuts, raisins, ginger, or a chopped tart apple to the mix. Before baking, you can sprinkle raw pumpkin seeds on top of the muffin for an extra boost to your digestive system.
