LOW-FAT MORNING GLORY MUFFINS II

Low-Fat Morning Glory Muffins II image

Provided by Theresa Putz

Categories Muffins

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c splenda
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 c grated carrots
1 apple- peeled, cored, and chopped
1 c raisins
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/2 c apple butter
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp toasted wheat germ

Steps:

1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil, and vanilla.
3. 3. In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in carrots, apples, and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
4. 4. In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
5. 5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.