ThanksGiving Muffins

Cranberries are a traditional Thanksgiving favorite. The pleasing aroma of cranberries will be widespread this Thanksgiving! Try these incredible Cranberry and Pumpkin muffins for a heart snack all weekend! Not only are these tasty treats chock full of healthy vitamins and antioxidants, they're really easy to make! Share some of these low-fat treats with your Holiday guests this year!

Here is all you need:

2 cups flour - use whole wheat if you have it
1 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups fresh or frozen chopped cranberries

And easy to prepare:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Sift together dry ingredients (flour through allspice) and set aside.

3. Beat oil, eggs, and pumpkin together until well blended.

4. Mix the pumpkin mixture to the dry ingredients all at once. Stir until moistened.

5. Add in chopped cranberries.

6. Spoon into paper lined muffin cups.

7. Bake at 400 degrees for 22 minutes.

Eating healthy foods is so easy this time of year. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday with some easy and nutritious muffins!

Happy Thanksgiving!