Buttermilk enhances the flavors of slightly sweetened, spiced cereal and pumpkin in these muffins.
1. In medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2. In large bowl combine 3/4 cup of the finely crushed KELLOGG’S FROSTED MINI WHEATS Pumpkin Spice Cereal, buttermilk and canned pumpkin. Let stand about 2 minutes or until cereal softens. Add egg, brown sugar and oil. Beat well. Add flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Portion evenly into thirty-six 1 5/8-inch mini muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray or lined with bake cups. Sprinkle tops with the remaining 1/2 cup finely crushed cereal.
3. Bake at 375° F for 9 to 11 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to wire rack. Serve warm.