Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients:
2 cups whole wheat or spelt flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
1 cup milk, soy milk, or rice milk
1 Tbs. canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup pumpkin puree

~ Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a muffin pan with oil or butter.
In a bowl, stir together with a wire whisk: the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, almonds (if using), and raisins (if using). In a separate, larger bowl, combine the milk, oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and combine gently. Scoop the mixture into the muffin pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean (muffins should be golden brown).