PUMPKIN PECAN DATE MUFFINS

PUMPKIN PECAN DATE MUFFINS

Muffin pan with muffin cups

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 12 muffins

1-cups water

2-cups pumpkin puree

½-cup agave nectar

2-tablespoons white vinegar

2-cups whole-wheat flour

2-teaspoons baking powder

1-teaspoon-baking soda

2-teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

¼--teaspoon salt

1/2-cup chopped dates

1/2-pecans

In standing mixing bowl, mix together the water, pumpkin puree, and agave nectar. 

Use a different bowl to whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.  Add the dates and pecans and mix. 

Add the dry to the wet and mix until uniform. 

Pour into muffin cups or sprayed muffin pans until ¾ full.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.  

BREAKFAST LOAF VARIATION-Instead of muffins, pour in an oiled bread pan, bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.