CINNAMON-APPLE MUFFINS

Cinnamon-Apple Muffins image

Provided by Redsie

Time 28m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled granny smith apples
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
cooking spray
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in apple, and make a well in center of mixture.
Combine buttermilk and next 6 ingredients (buttermilk through egg); stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
Spoon batter into 18 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter.
Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes or until done. Remove from pans immediately; cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.3, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 227.5, Carbohydrate 28.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 15.4, Protein 3.6