mini pumpkin poppers

i saw this recipe on pinterest and i KNEW i had to try it.  but the amounts of sugar in it were CRAZY so i changed it to suite myself & my post-bariatric needs.  these taste JUST LIKE "dunkin donuts" pumpkin munchkin donuts.  they are AWESOME.

enjoy!

Pumpkin Poppers
originally taken from Domestically Speaking; adapted to fit my own baking needs.

• 1 3/4 cup whole wheat* flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup splenda* brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup pumpkin
• 1/2 cup milk

For Coating

• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup splenda*
• 2 tbsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 F and spray mini muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine flour, baking soda,salt, and spices in a bowl and whisk until combine.

In another bowl, mix oil, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, pumpkin, and milk.  Pour in flour mixture and mix until just combined.  Fill mini muffin tins until almost full and bake 10-12 minutes.  

Melt butter in small bowl.  Mix sugar and cinnamon in a separate small bowl.  After poppers cool for a few minutes, dip them in the butter and roll them in the sugar mixture.  

Try not to eat them all in one sitting.  Enjoy!