Reprinted from The Blood Type Diet Website (www.dadamo.com)

Pumpkin Muffins
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Best Used By Blood Types:
  • Type A (5 beneficials)
  • Type A Non Secretor (4 beneficials)
  • Type AB (3 beneficials)
  • Type AB Non Secretor (4 beneficials)
  • Type B (3 beneficials)
  • Type B Non Secretor (3 beneficials)
  • Type O (3 beneficials)
  • Type O Non Secretor (3 beneficials)
Category:
  • Baked Good
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups quinoa flour (you can substitute your favorites)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin [substitute compliant squash puree]
  • 1/4 cup agave nectar (or honey)
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (or other flavor)
  • 1 Tablespoon molasses (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries and 1/2 cooking liquid
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup applesauce (or oil)
  • 2 egg whites (optional)
  • Spices to taste: cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger
How to make it:
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line muffin tins and spray with nonstick.
  3. Mix dry ingredients.
  4. Add 1/2 water to the cranberries, cover and microwave about 3-4 minutes until they pop.
  5. In separate bowl, blend the cranberry and water mixture with the rest of wet ingredients.
  6. Add to dry mixture and blend well.
  7. Pour into 12 muffin tins and bake for 10-15 minutes until puffy and browned.

BTD Core Ingredients Analysis:

NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Pumpkin1 B B N N A N B B
Cranberry1 B B B B B B N N
Quinoa  N N N N N N N N
Baking Soda  N N N N N N N N


BTD Variations and Substitutions Analysis:

Fruit/ Fruit Juice Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Apple/Apple Juice/Cider1 ,2 N N N N N N N A

Oil Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Olive Oil1 ,2 B B B B B B B B

Egg Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Egg White (chicken)1 N N B B N N N N

Herb/Spice Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Nutmeg1 N N N N N N A N
Clove- N N N N N N N N
Vanilla- N N N N N N N A
Cinnamon1 N N N N A A N A

Sweetener Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Agave Syrup- N N N N N N N N
Honey1 N N N A N N N A
Molasses- B N N N N N N N

Vegetable Product(s)
NameNotesA SecA NonABSecABNonB SecB NonO SecO Non
Squash (Summer/Winter)1 ,2 N N N N N N N N
Ginger1 B B N B B B B B

[1] This recipe uses ingredients which may help limit bacterial overgrowth.
[2] This recipe uses ingredients which may be genetically modified .

  • This recipe is low in common allergens.
  • This recipe is gluten free.
  • This recipe uses ecologically friendly ingredients.

    If an ingredient is an avoid for your blood type, then try using a BTD compliant variant/substitute or leaving the item out of the recipe.

    Please Note:
    When using any recipe, always check it for avoids and make the appropriate adjustments where necessary. The Blood Type Diet Recipe Database has been recently greatly enhanced. Also, the food lists changed somewhat a couple of years ago, and all recipes in the database may not reflect those changes in terms of the blood types for which the recipes are recommended. Volunteer Blood Type Diet Forums Members are working to review and update all the recipes to take advantage of the all the new features and food lists. Please be patient with us until the process has been completed.

    Revision History:
    • Revised Sep 11, 2010 at 12:17 AM By: Joe