Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Ingredients:

• 8 tablespoons sugar (divided)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
• 1 cup bran flakes
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Combine 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine cereal and milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
4. Combine 6 Tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, flour, baking powder and baking soda in a bowl. Whisk pumpkin, egg and vanilla into cereal.
5. Fold in dry mixture; being careful not to over mix. Spoon into prepared pan and sprinkle with pecans and sugar-cinnamon mixture.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.