Ginger Snacks
Baked with pumpkin for added flavor, moisture, and body, these gingerbread muffins are perfect for brown-bagging or after-school snacks.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 16, 1 muffin per serving
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 16 muffin cups of two 12-cup muffin pans with cooking spray. Pour several tablespoons of water into each of the 8 remaining cups to keep the pan from warping or burning.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the gingerbread mix, orange juice, and egg whites. Beat using the package directions. Stir in the pumpkin and 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups.
Step 3
Bake for 25 minutes, or until a muffin springs back slightly when you press gently on the center.
Step 4
Meanwhile, stir together the sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
Step 5
When the muffins are done, transfer the pans to cooling racks. Sprinkle the muffins with the sugar mixture.
Ginger Banana Snacks
Step 6
Substitute 1 cup mashed ripe banana for the pumpkin, unsweetened apple juice for the orange juice, and ground nutmeg for the ground cinnamon.
nutrition information
Step 7
(Per Serving)
Step 8
Calories: 135
Step 9
Total Fat: 3.5g
Step 10
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 11
Trans: 0.0g
Step 12
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 13
Monounsaturated: 2.0g
Step 14
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 15
Sodium: 179mg
Step 16
Carbohydrates: 24g
Step 17
Fiber: 1g
Step 18
Sugars: 16g
Step 19
Protein: 2g
Step 20
Dietary Exchanges
Step 21
1 1/2 Carbohydrate
Step 22
1 Fat
Ginger Banana Snacks
Step 23
(Per Serving)
Step 24
Calories: 143
Step 25
Total Fat: 3.5g
Step 26
Saturated: 1.0g
Step 27
Trans: 0.0g
Step 28
Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
Step 29
Monounsaturated: 2.0g
Step 30
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 31
Sodium: 179mg
Step 32
Carbohydrates: 26g
Step 33
Fiber: 1g
Step 34
Sugars: 17g
Step 35
Protein: 2g
Step 36
Dietary Exchanges
Step 37
1 1/2 Carbohydrate
Step 38
1 Fat