Yummy In My Tummy Health(ier) Pumpkin Pancake Muffins!

Fall is in full swing and I know how much you all love pumpkin treats! I've been trying to find a yummy pumpkin sweet treat recipe that won't make me feel super guilty when I eat it. So, now that I have found it, I HAD TO SHARE...and as always, it's SUPER easy...or I wouldn't have even tried it!

Who else loves Trader Joe's as much as I do? They always have seasonal yummies. When I came across their Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake mix I thought I might be on to something.  I'm not a big breakfast person but I knew I could use the mix to create another delicious treat. Muffins were the first thing to come to mind. Then when I turned the corner and found Pumpkin Butter (which has NO butter), I knew I found a match made in HEAVEN!

So, here is what you will need...

*Unsweetened Organic Applesauce
*1 egg
*Trader Joe's Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix  (or any brand of pumpkin pancake or cake mix!)
*Trader Joe's Pumpkin Butter
*Water
*Trader Joe's Coconut Oil Cooking Spray
*Muffin Liners

NOTE: I ALWAYS substitute applesauce for oil or butter in recipes.  It instantly makes them healthier and super moist!

Directions:

*Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

*Spray muffin liners or muffin tin with Trader Joe's Coconut Oil Cooking Spray

*Follow directions on the pancake mix or cake mix box EXCEPT substitute any butter/oil for applesauce (use the SAME amount it says for the recipe -- super easy!)

*Fill muffin cups with 1-2 TBSP of mix, put 1 spoonful of pumpkin butter in the center, then add 1 more TBSP of pancake mix on top of that

*Bake for 15-20 minutes or until done

ENJOY!

Yummy In My Tummy Pumpkin Muffins

Let me know how yours turn out or if you find another great pre-made mixes to use! I love ALL things Trader Joe's but am always interested in hearing other ideas.