APPLE-SPICE HIGH-RISE MUFFINS

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These are big moist muffins, filled with loads of fruit and spice. I always put a little extra spices than the recipe calls for. They are whole-wheat, low-fat, and sooo yummy!

Provided by Rachchow

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 egg whites
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 granny smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Lightly grease muffin cups or spray with cooking spray.
  • Using a fork, stir flours with baking powder, baking soda, spices, salt, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  • Whisk egg whites in a medium-size bowl with yogurt and applesauce.
  • Add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Fold in apples and nuts.
  • Fill muffin cups and bake 15-17 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes in pan before removing.
  • Muffins freeze very well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 304.8, Carbohydrate 60.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 34.2, Protein 5.7

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