APRICOT-PUMPKIN-PECAN MUFFINS

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These delectable muffins make a wonderful homemade holiday gift or are great for a lovely Sunday brunch! From the cookbook Lean and Luscious and Meatless.

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 egg whites
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Lightly oil 8 muffin cups or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine both flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and cloves; mix well.
  • Mix in apricots and pecans.
  • In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Beat with a fork or wire whisk until blended.
  • Add to dry mixture, mixing until all ingredients are moistened.
  • Divide mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove muffins to a rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 224.8, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 13.2, Protein 4.7

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