-
Preheat the oven to 350ยบ. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
-
In a chopper, grind oatmeal and walnuts, pulsing to make a coarse chop.
-
Using a medium bowl, add flour, oatmeal/walnut mixture, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brewer's yeast, ground flax and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
-
In a large bowl, add canned pumpkin and sugar. Using a mixer, mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add one egg at a time, mixing in between.
-
Slowly add applesauce and coconut oil, then vanilla extract. Pour in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
-
Fill the muffin cups up 3/4 and sprinkle with mini chips.
-
Bake 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
-
Allow to cool slightly before serving.