HEALTHY RISE N SHINE BREAKFAST MUFFINS

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A healthier way to start the day for kids and adults! These are not too sweet but sweet enough. Great for you moms and dads that are in a rush to get the kids ready for school and yourself ready for work. Beats a pop tart any day!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Other Snacks

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.

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