If you ask me, there is nothing better than the smell of pumpkin spice, cinnamon and nutmeg swirling all around your kitchen. Of course I go into high pumpkin mode at the beginning of fall and for every holiday season. One of my favorite things to make are my Weight Watchers Friendly Pumpkin Muffins!
QUESTION: What could be better than a Weight Watchers Inspired Pumpkin Muffin – @ just 4 Points each?
ANSWER: Nothing! 💕
I love pumpkin anything. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, homemade pumpkin puree, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin creamer, pumpkin lattes…well, you get the point. (See more of my fun pumpkin recipes below).
So, I don’t mess around when it’s pumpkin season. I love to make pumpkin everything and one of my favorite things are my very delicious pumpkin muffins.
This is one of my favorite Weight Watchers inspired recipes. If you like pumpkin as much as I do, these tasty pumpkin muffins may just have you baking year-round!
How Many Servings and How Many Points:
This recipe will make up 12 regular size muffins. Each muffin is 1 serving and each serving is 4 points!!
Can I Freeze Them and Keep Them for Snacks?
Yes, yes and …yes!!
These delicious pumpkin muffins make an awesome breakfast or snack – especially if you consider the amount of protein in the Kodiak Cakes. Make a big batch of them and keep them in the freezer for up to six months.
Defrost them over night and have the perfect grab-and-go breakfast item on your way out of the house each morning. Stick one in your lunch and enjoy as a snack throughout your day.
These delicious Weight Watchers Pumpkin Muffins are delicious and totally guilt-free!
At ONLY 4 points each, how can you resist?
Do You Also Provide an Oven Recipe?
Yes!
While this recipe is intended to be used with an air fryer, I have listed oven instructions as well in the full recipe below.
People always ask me about using an air fryer vs. my oven. Of course, I use and love, both. However, there are different reasons to use each one.
I like the air fryer because I don’t have to heat my my whole kitchen with a full size oven. Also, when baking muffins in my Air Fryer, they cook so nice and evenly with a kinda crispy top – and that’s just how I like them.
If you don’t have an air fryer, it is no worry at all. Just use my oven recipe below.
TIPS & TRICKS For Perfect Pumpkin Muffins:
- If you really love pumpkin flavor, you can also add in pumpkin pie spice. Most people are afraid to use too much but I don’t even think that’s possible :) Just add a touch – or whatever your heart desires.
- During the fall season, Kodiak Cakes makes a pumpkin flax mix that is delicious you could substitute with.
- You can substitute 3 tbsp no sugar apple sauce if you want to make the muffins without using any oil.
- I prefer to use fresh nutmeg. It is not always possible and I know that, but when I do find fresh nutmeg, and shave it myself, it adds the most wonderful punch of flavor. It’s worth it if you can, but certainly not necessary.
- I HIGHLY recommend you try my homemade pumpkin puree – if you have the time for it. It’s easier than you think and it really is the best thing to make with those leftover Halloween pumpkins!!
- These silicone muffin forms make it super easy to transfer them after they are finished cooking.
- I typically always line my air fryer with these, it makes it really easy to clean up.
- Let the pumpkin muffins cool before storing, if not they will “sweat” in the container.
- You can store these muffins in the freezer for up to 6 months so feel free to make a few batches and freeze for eating later.
- Is there also an oven recipe? Yes… see below for both the Air fryer and regular oven recipes.
- I like to add a touch of roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds to the top of the muffin to make them look very fancy. You can do that as well, or leave them plain. Either way, they are yum!
So, Should I Buy An Air Fryer?
I get asked about air fryers a lot. In case you are considering getting one, and are wondering which might be the right one for you, I can let you know that I really recommend this one!
If you are thinking of getting one, I also have a post on some of the things you should look for and consider.
If you do decide to get an air fryer (which I highly recommend), here are a few air fryer friendly accessories that make air frying SO MUCH easier!
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Here Are A Few Other Amazing Weight Watchers Friendly Pumpkin Recipes For You:
If you love pumpkin, you also might want to try my Pumpkin Pancakes, my Copy Cat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cheesecake or my Pumpkin Bundt Cake (all Weight Watchers Friendly).
Weight Watchers Pumpkin Muffins Recipe:
Serves 12: 4 Smartpoints each
Weight Watchers Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kodiak Cakes Pancake mix
- 3 Tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 cup canned 100% pumpkin purée
- 1 cup milk low fat
- 1/2 cup Truvia brown sugar blend
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat air fryer to 300°
- Mix cornstarch and cold water together and set aside.
- Combine pumpkin purée, oil, cornstarch slurry (stir before mixing in), milk, spices, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add the Truvia brown sugar blend and mix.
- Gradually add the Kodiak Cakes mix. Whisk until well combined. The batter should be thick
- Use silicone cupcake/muffin cups and divide batter evenly in the cups
- Place cups carefully one-by-one (if you have single muffin cups) into the preheated air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 300 degrees for about 10 minutes.
OVEN INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 °
- Follow the same instructions above except line your miffin tips with papers if you don't have a silicone set.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes
- Let them cool before transferring to a baking rack or storing.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer or Oven I include both recipes here
Nutrition Information
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