I’ve got a yummy pumpkin applesauce muffin for you all today that is not only healthy, but it’s also toddler approved. Double win!
I got the inspiration to bake up some muffins earlier this week after Lucas received a muffin a daycare for another little boy’s birthday. He ended up housing the thing when we got home, and since I had been struggling to find some new breakfast options for him lately I said, “Ah HA! That’s it! I shall make muffins.” And I did just that before I even took my shoes off from work. True story.
I almost made banana muffins, since I had a couple of ripe ones ready to go, but then I saw a can of pumpkin and figured I’d use that up since it’d probably wind up sitting through most of the spring/summer if I didn’t.
But before I get to the recipe, I’ve got a fun contest to share with you all…
Did you guys know that March is National Nutrition Month? Well, to kick it off, Eggland’s Best (EB) is searching for their next “Chief Egg Officer” (CEO) who is passionate about “EB” eggs and the nutritional benefits they bring to the table.
There are many ways to incorporate “EB” eggs into your meals, and Eggland’s Best wants the next “CEO” to show them how EB eggs are THE ONLY eggs for them.
I’ll tell ya…we absolutely LOVE EB eggs over here, and we’ve been buying them for years. Compared to ordinary eggs, EB eggs have four times more vitamin D, good for keeping the bones and muscles strong (and helping assist when, ya know, you’re lacking on the Vitamin D from the sunshine all winter long). They’re also beneficial to heart health, since they contain double the omega-3s and have ten times more vitamin E than ordinary eggs.
So anytime between now and May 24th, Eggland’s Best is inviting everyone (yes, you!) to visit their website and fill out a submission on why you think you would make a great “Chief Egg Officer.”
Voting will take place between July 7th – August 2nd, and the winner will be announced on August 4th…with the Grand Prize winner receiving $5,000 cash, a year supply of Eggland’s Best eggs, and a nutrition consultation with Tammy Lakatos Shames and Lyssie Lakatos (The Nutrition Twins)! Two runners-up will also receive $500 cash and a year supply of Eggland’s Best eggs.
So, really, if EB Eggs are your thing, then you should totally enter to be CEO. Or, then again, maybe you shouldn’t so I can up my chances of winning. Kidding.
You can also check out more of the action on their Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram pages.
But now…let’s get back to that recipe.
(FYI: I LOVE my silicone cupcake liners and you can find them on Amazon! They come in a variety of different colors and shapes, and they’re also fun to put kiddo snacks in, too!)
The muffins are super moist and not too sweet, by any means. Honestly, if I was making them for myself, I may have added a bit more sugar…is that bad?
Lucas enjoys eating them whole, but they’re just as easy to quickly break apart into small pieces. Plus, for the kiddos that are still working on growing those chompers, soft muffins are a perfect option.
And let’s be real here…they’re also perfectly awesome for the adults, too. Slap a little peanut butter on there and you’re good to go!
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins
(lightly adapted from this recipe)
- Prep Time: 5-10 mins
- Cook Time: 18-22 mins
- Servings: 12 standard muffins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/3 cup buttermilk*
- 2 EB eggs, slightly beaten
*If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1/3 cup of milk with 1 tsp lemon juice and let it sit for about 5 minutes before adding to the batter
Directions:
- Preheat an oven to 400o F. Grease 12 muffin cups, or line cups with paper liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon; set aside. Combine the brown sugar, applesauce, pumpkin, buttermilk, and beaten eggs and mix until well blended.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Divide the batter evenly in the prepared muffin pan.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool muffins on a wire rack for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Enjoy!
Giveaway Time!
Eggland’s Best has offered to ship a fun gift pack to one STSL reader, which includes a $25 Visa gift card and (1) one Eggland’s Best coupon, valid for a free carton of EB eggs!
To Enter: Leave a comment on this post about your way favorite way to eat and enjoy eggs. Is it simple and scrambled? Using them in your favorite recipe? Let me know!
I’ll choose a random winner on Sunday, March 15th. Good Luck!
Disclaimer: The Eggland’s Best information, coupons, gift card, and additional gift pack have been provided by Eggland’s Best.
Kat says
my favorite breakfast food! love fried eggs on toast with a side of coffee.. so good
Ashley says
Have never been a big egg eater but starting to like them scrambled
Angie says
I eat egglands eggs every single day in pancakes and sometimes just fried!
Rachel says
I loved scrambled eggs growing up and now I love poached over an english muffin or a waffle!
maggie says
I love putting eggs into my oatmeal! I also love EB eggs! Always my go to!
Abby Johnson says
I love using them in 2-ingredient pancakes! Yum!
Stephanie Gibbons says
I love eating eggs either mixed into my oatmeal or veggie, omelette style. I’m torn which is my favorite way so I eat eggs everyday both ways. ;)
Melissa says
Definitely scrambled with cheese!
Liz says
Deviled eggs are my favorite – although I always end up eating entirely too many! :) Yum!
Sara K. says
I eat 2 hard boiled eggs every day on top of my salad for lunch…quick & easy!
Sarah @ Sarah Sincerely says
Ok, those are the cutest little muffin cups ever! And the muffins sound ok too. ;-) I’m not really a huge egg lover. I do like a good egg salad sandwich though!
Linz @ Itz Linz says
i just made muffins for william! but they were savory muffins – quinoa egg veggie – i’ll need to try these sweet ones! and totally checking out eb’s contest – i LOVE eggs!
Kimberly says
Scrambled eggs mixed in with fried potatoes, onions, peppers and mushrooms. Delish!
Amanda L says
Over-easy with toast!
Kelly says
Scrambled with avocado on top… Yum!
Kathryn says
I like eggs on a piece of toast with avocado.
Dania says
Scrambled and on a bagel with cheese and either bacon or sausage.
Kim @ FITsique says
I literally have eggs at EVERY meal! My favorite is my breakfast though I always make a big veggie omelet!
Joy says
My favorite way to use eggs is in French toast followed closely by bread pudding!
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
I love fried eggs!
Jackie Macharsky says
I love dippy eggs!
Brynn says
im so excited to start this phase with mitch! And I love this recipe because it is full of great ingredients. In the fall I make my own applesauce, so I could add some of that in! My favorite way to eat eggs right now is hard boiled as a snack. As a nursing mom I love snacks that are quick, filling and give lots of nutrients!
Stacey says
Fried for sure!! With some bacon on a good day…..
Julie says
OMlets are the way to go!
Marissa says
i made a breakfast burrito this morning with eggs peppers onions spinach and cheese!
jocelyn says
We love EB eggs and use them in an egg bake so we have easy breakfast options on weekday mornings :)
Kristen Young says
I love plain and simple scrambled eggs with american cheese or when i’m feeling fancy… I use them in a nice veggie egg casserole!
Rachel S says
My favorite is scrambled with died ham and pineapple. I also like them in my mother-in-laws breakfast casserole.
Karla says
Perfectly hard boiled!
Sam says
Love scrambled eggs for me and my son!
Emilee B says
I love making “spit in the eyes.” Bite a hole in the middle of a piece of bread, crack an egg inside the hole, and cook your egg to whatever doneness you prefer. The best!
Ashley says
Scrambled with Cheese! Yum!
Nicole S. says
Scrambled with a side of ham! Great weekend breakfast. Thanks!
ree says
I love a good omelet with lots of veggies.
Nikki says
Veggie omelet
Diana S says
I adore a simple scramble but i also love a hard boiled egg on my salad!
Lauren S says
I love eggs and eat them for breakfast 5 days a week. I love them scrambled but when I’m feeling fancy, an omelet is the way to go!
Emily G says
Egg sandwiches! YUM :)
Kristin says
Hard boiled or over easy if I want to dip my toast in them.
Sj Dc says
I love the Indian style “Kheema Ghotala” where eggs are poached over a spiced minced meat and crusty bread is used to scoop this lovely mixture
Kaelin says
Over easy with avocado on toast! Yummy :)
Traci says
Eggs are one of my favorite foods, so it’s hard to choose just one way, haha. I love them fried or poached (healthy) or on a bagel with taylor ham, egg, and cheese (not as healthy but totally delicious).
Sarah says
We like to boil a big batch of eggs to have during the week. They make the perfect snack or quick breakfast!
Jessica B says
How don’t I like eggs might be an easier question to answer because, in my house, we LOVE eggs!!! We like omelets and scrambles the best!!! They’re the perfect food, really!
Kristin Q says
I love eggs over easy. My favorite way to have eggs on a lazy Sunday morning.
Krystina says
I love a good egg sandwich…2 fried eggs, a slice of cheese, some raspberry jam, on a toasted english muffin. Yum!!
mom#to#crazy#three says
Best way to eat eggs if fried & made by my teenager!
Jennifer says
Love EB eggs boiled for quick easy snacks – important with a toddler!
Alaina says
My favorite way to prepare eggs would be in omelet form. I love a mixture of vegetables and cheese. This is my favorite go-to meal when looking for a healthy dinner staple!
Reid says
My favorite way to eat eggs is a fried egg toasted sandwich with laughing cow cheese. Sooo good!
Cara says
I hate to discriminate since I love eggs so many ways, but I think fried eggs are my favorite. I love the runny yokes!
Jane says
Soft boiled! I make Abigail batch on the weekends so I’m ready to go for the week! But really, I love eggs any way!
Darrecia says
I’m pretty boring… Scrambled or boiled as a part of a salad.
Jamie says
Simple! scrambled on top of toast w coconut oil! Yum
Tal says
I love eggs in Quiche or as an omelet with smoked salmon!
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
I’m super simple– sunny side up with some bread to dip!!
Jamie @ Dishing Out Health says
I love my eggs soft boiled on a toasted English muffin with mashed avocado and Sriracha! I also equally love them in any cookie or brownie recipe.. :)
Paige c says
i love veggie omelette with smoked salmon and avocado!
Laura Smith says
I’ve been loving poached eggs lately!
Shawna says
I love my eggs over easy and enjoyed with pretty much anything!
tiff @ love, sweat, & beers says
Yummy! We’ve been loving muffins around here, especially the toddler.
I like eggs scrambled or baked in a breakfast casserole. No drippy eggs here! (unless they’re in cookie dough… gross but true)
Britt says
I love a good strata!! My all time favorite brunch
Sarah says
Gosh, I seriously love eggs I could eat them all the time. My favorite? I would have to say sunny side up eggs with toast because I love dipping the toast into them.
Rachel @ Lou Lou Belle says
Hard boiled eggs are a favorite in my house hold!
Kelsey Bjelland says
After a tough morning workout I love to come home and make two scrambled eggs and put them on a toasted light english muffin with a little butter and cheese! SO good! I do eat it for dinner sometimes too :) Always buy EB eggs, they’re the best!
Natalie says
I love fried eggs on toast!
Laura says
I love a two-egg omelet with ham and cheddar cheese.
Beckie Scott says
I love over medium eggs on top of pancake-so good when the yolk runs over everything!
Taylor says
I love eggs in a breakfast burrito, or in my oatmeal :)
Koryn @ High Heels & Healthy Alternatives says
I love my eggs in an omelette form, for sure! Preferably, with spinach, tomato and feta! YUM! :-)
Lisa Brown says
I love to make omelets with cheese and veggies
Kelsey @ The Wolfepack Write Ups says
My favorite way to eat eggs is an OMELETTE!!! MMMMM!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jackie says
I love runny/sunny side up eggs or scrambled with lots of delish veggies!
Ashley S says
Sunny side up on top of grits or toast. Mmmmm! Thanks for the giveaway!
Marissa says
Over mostly hard on toast with avocado, tomato, cheese, salt, and pepper, mmmm…!
Mandy says
I love to make egg muffins every Sunday to enjoy for breakfast every morning. Easy to take to the office and heat up and my kids LOVE them!
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
My favorite way to eat eggs is in an egg sandwich made by my dad. He fries and seasons the eggs perfectly every time!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Probably one of my top favorite ways to eat eggs is over easy on toast with smashed avocado. Yum!
lisa valinsky says
I love making a big batch of hard boiled eggs to enjoy for a few days, especially as an egg salad sandwich. And our dog LOVES getting her own hard boiled egg as a snack! :)
April says
I love eggs prepared any way – omelets, hard boiled, in a wrap, etc. :)
Taryn Ishii says
Soft boiled egg with a sweet soy sauce :) Or just soft scrambled with some rice!
jill says
I eat a runny fried egg everyday with my Paleo sweet potato hash breakfast. Thank you.
Jess P says
I eat a hard boiled egg almost every day but love eggs in all sorts of baked goods.
Katie A says
I’ve made a batch of these muffins the past couple weeks. Huge hit with the toddlers and adults in our house…plus, it has some sneaky veggies!! Winning.
http://www.food.com/recipe/triple-hitter-muffins-toddler-muffins-215898
bmrobertson63 says
I love an egg over avocado toast! Yum!
Charlotte B says
I love them over easy with some toast!
kristin | W [H] A T C H says
these muffins look so, so good! i loved an egg over easy with hash browns.
Allison says
I love using eggs the most in my breakfast omelets. I make them with: 2 eggs, shredded swiss cheese, spinach, onion, red bell pepper, and spices. :-) I hope I win this giveaway!
Ashley says
Hard boiled and shared with my son in the mornings! ;)
Kristin says
My favorite way to enjoy eggs is eggs benedict – my favorite.
I also love it in cupcakes and cakes, on a bagel with turkey bacon – I really love eggs
Kristen says
I loveee Eggs Benedict with aspargus for any meal!
Shawna says
so i’m totally on an “egg kick” right now, as i’m trying to loosely base my diet on Whole 30 (brrrrppp wine and chocolate are still hanging around now and then)… and i’ve been eating at least 2, as many as 4, hard boiled eggs a day lately! they are delish and fill me up like whoa. so good. oh and love those lil muffin cups!
Tierney says
I am seriously obsessed with scrambled eggs and copped up (thin) deli ham. We eat it almost every weekend…
Sue says
I love scrambled eggs with cheese and an English muffin. That’s my favorite breakfast these days.
Colleen says
Scrambled eggs are my favorite!
Chantel says
Love me an egg sandwich w/ scrambled eggs, havarti cheese, and turkey bacon in between a good ol’ fashion english muffin!
Jaimie says
i love eggs of all kinds, but I would have to say over medium on a sandwhich with bacon lettuce and tomato would be the ultimate way to enjoy one!
Ashley bri says
My fav way is over easy and runny!
Lesley says
I typically use eggs for baking. Thanks for a great muffin recipe, my little girls love muffins too and they are so easy to freeze and then defrost one at a time during the morning breakfast rush :)
Mami2jcn says
I love them scrambled.
Nikki says
Those look amazing!!! I can’t wait to make them :)
Jen W. says
Straight up scrambled eggs…. yummy!
Lindsay Edwards says
Easy: scrambled on top of toast! :)
molly@ this life is sparkling says
i love over-easy eggs!
Erin M. says
Hardboiled or poached are my favorite ways to eat eggs
Tori L says
I love a good poached egg!
Wehaf says
90% of the time, I have my eggs scrambled.
Jessica W says
we are all about texas breakfast tacos these days with our eggs scrambled
Hillary says
Poached~
Jen says
Lately I’ve been loving sunny side up (but well done cause I’m pregnant!)
Nikki Fahey says
egg whites whipped and folded in my waffles!! Yum
Caitlin says
I just love a runny egg atop a salad!
Melissa H says
My favorite way to eat eggs is as an ingredient in baked goods. Dessert! Lol, yep. :)
LaTanya says
I enjoy eggs in my french toast
Shanna says
I love a good sweet potato egg hash with some hot sauce!
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says
My family buys Eggland’s Best brand quite often. My favorite way to eat eggs is either in 2-ingredient pancakes or scrambled.
ashley says
I love them over easy or scrambled on top of toast with avocado!!
Sarah says
I pan fry eggs in coconut oil for breakfast…or lets be real, dinner, too! :) I load up on black pepper and sprinkle a little sea salt on top, as well. If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll add whatever cheese I have in the fridge. I usual add an english muffin or sandwich thin, too. SO GOOD.
Vicki says
I made a big frittata on Sunday so that I have a healthy breakfast ready to go during the work week. Yum!
Emily Dahlenburg says
I love scrambled eggs with cheese, pepper, and ketchup!
Kerry says
Oh yum! :)
Laura says
I love my eggs hard boiled (or in cookies ;))!
Nina says
I love sautéing leftover sweet potatoes in some coconut oil and then scrambling some eggs with them. It’s delicious!
jackie s. says
I love omelets!!! I basically make them with whatever veggies and cheese that i have in the house. The best ones are served with avocado on the side. The muffin cups you have are so cute. Where did you get them?
jackie s. says
Ohhh I see the muffin cups are linked to Amazon! Yippeee I will have to try them out!
Coco says
I love eggs when I put them in my brownie batter…does that count? ;) Also, I do love me a good veggie omelet!
Sarah says
I love having a piece of toast with smashed avocado and a fried egg!
jeanne says
Love eggs over easy with hot sauce!
Molly D says
Scrambled for breakfast, mixed with veggies. Then I know I’m getting a great start of protein in my day.
Cate says
Love them fried, over-medium. But a runny yolk is good when they are are on top of a salad.
ellie | fit for the soul says
I’m kind of geekily excited for this contest!!!! ^_^vvv I seriously love eggs in any shape or form….but the simplest way is a sunny side up with tabasco or as filling for sandwiches de miga which is a traditional argentinean sandwich–super thin+fluffy bread, layered with eggs and seasoned bell pepper, and ohhh…so good.
Alex says
Cheese and veggie omelettes!
Rachel says
I like a scrambled egg on whole wheat toast and then I cover it in Sriracha!
Andrea says
fried!!
Liz says
I’m going to have to give those muffins a whirl this weekend!
I’m on a banana-egg pancake kick again. Mix up an egg, banana, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cook in low heat, top with pb, and devour!
Elizabeth says
I love hard boiled eggs on buttered toast!
JenniferAnne says
I like my eggs scrambled with onions and peppers.
Bethany says
I love to cook an egg in with my oatmeal for an extra fluff and protein boast in the morning! I also love to fry an egg and make an egg and bacon sandwich! Also, you can never go wrong with oatmeal with hot sauce and salsa for dinner! I am also a big advocate for free range eggs. We actually have chickens now we get our eggs from, but we move in two weeks and that won’t be an opinion for us in our new location. Last add on is…..Eat the Yolk People!!!! Ha-ha
Ilene says
I love scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed peppers and some shredded cheese.
Nikki says
I like to add egg whites to my oatmeal which makes it super fluffy and keeps me full a lot longer.
Laura G. says
Every morning I eat 1 egg, 2 egg whites with laughing cow cheese and diced onions! Yum! :-)
Betsy says
Eggs have been one of my big pregnancy cravings, lately I’ve loved them hard boiled or in egg salad.
Mallory says
I love over easy eggs and dipping my toast in the yolk.
April V says
I love a good fried egg over buttered toast!!
Madeline says
I love scrambled eggs on toast for breakfast, as well as, putting a fried egg on pretty much anything (pizza, salads, pasta….)
Sarah S says
I either eat them scrambled with cheese or I love making Oatcakes with egg whites
carol clark says
i like my eggs fried still runny in the middle with cheese toast its all i ate when i was pregant but i love eggs so any way its ok with me
Kari F says
We eat EB eggs every day. Between the 2 of us we go through 20+ eggs a week! Our favorite on weekends is our own breakfast sandwich recipe:
2.5 oz breakfast chicken sausage (like Isernio’s)
1 egg
1 sandwich thin
1 wedge laughing cow cheese
The sausage comes ground and raw. Form into a patty, cook in a skillet lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Cook the egg in the microwave, and spread the cheese wedge on the toasted sandwich thin. Assemble and enjoy!
Kristin says
egg tacos in the morning with green salsa avocado and cheese!
Debbie says
omlettes! loaded with veggies and topped with salsa.
Erin says
Scrambled with lots of veggies and a cheese wedge or two, often eaten for dinner b/c I never leave enough time in the morning!
Amy says
Scrambled with veggies and cheese-though since I’ve been pregnant, I really want a soft boiled egg-probably because I can’t have one!
Craig says
I like scrambled eggs.
Kelly D says
I love an egg salad sandwich.
HS says
I love scrambled eggs.
Ilene Chen says
I love eggs in every single way!
rondah says
I like them scrambled
chickie brewer says
Scrambled are my favorite way to eat eggs. I usually add toasted dough bread with it, and it’s so good!