Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins

Today was monumental day in the "Life of Brynne Deppas."  I baked.  Yes, I actually used the kitchen all by myself for the first time.  I know I am so pathetic, but at least I am putting myself out there and trying.

My first item I chose was a baked good.  I figure baking is a little easier than making a full fledge meal. I wanted something simple and seasonal.  When I was searching the blogosphere for some inspiration I came across the perfect recipe: Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins.  I read through the ingredients and directions and knew that this was the perfect thing to try.  Well I made a bit of mess during the actual baking process and probably seemed crazy since I really needed to talk myself through it-out loud-but overall baking wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  Now am I in love with it?  No, but I did enjoy myself...plus having a marathon of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" to watch helped too. :)

Anyway, I had my parents try it after sampling the finished product for myself and I thought that these muffins turned out pretty good (my parents agreed).  So below is a picture of the Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins baked to perfection by moi!  Also I am including the recipe too so if anyone is interested they can bake these healthy fall treats!  The recipe called for dark chocolate chips and walnuts, but I opted for just the dark chocolate chips since I am not a fan of walnuts!  Comment below if you try the recipe or make some modifications to make it even better!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour                           1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats                           3 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup brown sugar                                        1/4 cup fat free milk
1 teaspoon baking powder                               1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda                                 1 large egg white
1 teaspoon cinnamon                                       1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger                             1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:
1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and line muffin tin with cupcake wrappers (recipe makes 14 muffins)
2.  Whisk dry ingredients and spices together in large bowl
3.  Add pumpkin, oil, mild, egg, and egg white to a medium sized bowl and mix.  Add wet ingredients to dry and mis well.  Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
4.  Fill muffin tins evenly and bake 15 to 18 minutes (I baked mine for 17 minutes)