Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Line a muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray liners with oil for easy removal.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine flours, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin spice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk.

Step 4

Set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl mix pumpkin puree, oil, egg whites and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick.

Step 6

Scrape down sides of the bowl.

Step 7

Add flour mixture to the wet mixture, then blend at low speed until combined; do not over mix.

Step 8

Fold in chopped nuts.

Step 9

Pour batter into prepared muffin tin and bake on the center rack for 24 - 26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Let them cool at least 15 minutes before serving.