Pumpkin Walnut Cream Cheese Muffins

By California Walnuts
Total Time
35 Mins
Serves
12
Serving Size
1 Muffin
Meal
Breakfast Snack
Course
Desserts

DESCRIPTION

With crunchy walnuts and chunks of cream cheese this easy pumpkin recipe is sure to please. Great for breakfast, snacking and school lunches!

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Calories
330
Total Fat
14
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
Cholesterol
38
Sodium
300
Carbohydrates
46
Dietary Fiber
2
Protein
5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup California walnuts, coarsely broken or chopped
  • 1/3 cup ginger, finely chopped, crystallized
  • 2 cups baking mix, prepared
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup pumpkin, canned
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly butter 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  2. Stir together walnuts and ginger in a small bowl. Place half the mixture in a large mixing bowl and stir in dry ingredients. Whisk together pumpkin, milk, butter and egg in a medium bowl.
  3. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in cream cheese and spoon into prepared muffin cups; sprinkle with remaining walnut mixture.
  4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.