HEARTY CARROT MUFFINS

Hearty Carrot Muffins image

"These moist muffins are a wonderful morning treat," relates Margriet Neels of Ancaster, Ontario. "My husband and our two daughters also love them as a snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup shredded tart apple
1/2 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the milk, syrup, egg whites and oil until smooth. Stir in apple and carrot. Combine the dry ingredients; stir into milk mixture just until moistened. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 242mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.