APPLE-ALMOND MUFFINS

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I like to snack on apple slices slathered with almond butter. That's the flavor combo that inspired these muffins. Add a dash of almond extract to boost the nuttiness. -Kelly Alesso, Chicago, IL

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup creamy almond butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, almond butter, oil and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in apple and 1/4 cup almonds., Fill 15 greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining almonds., Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 seconds or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges