HEALTHY RISE N SHINE BREAKFAST MUFFINS

Healthy Rise n Shine Breakfast Muffins image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

DRY INGREDIENTS
1 c all purpose flour
1 c whole wheat flour (i use white whole wheat)
1/2 c brown sugar (can use same amount of splenda brown sugar for less calories)
1/4 c sugar (use same amount of splenda in place of sugar if desired)
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp sea salt
WET INGREDIENTS
5 large egg whites or 3/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 c vegetable oil
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp vanilla
FRUIT
2 c apples, chopped unpeeled
1/2 c raisins
3/4 c carrots, grated
NUTS
2 to 3 Tbsp walnuts, chopped (or nuts of your choice)

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper or foil liners. Spray liners lightly with Pam or other vegetable oil spray.
2. Whisk dry ingredients together in medium size mixing bowl; set aside.
3. In separate bowl add wet ingredients; whisk lightly to combine. Add fruit mixture.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredient, blend until just moistened.
5. Spoon batter into lined muffin tins filling about 2/3 full. There should be enough batter for 18 small muffins.
6. Sprinkle walnuts on top of each muffin.
7. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes and then remove to wire racks to completely cool. Serve.