NUTTY MAPLE MUFFINS

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Sweet, moist and laced with delightful maple flavor, these muffins are packed with pecans. They freeze well and taste as good with walnuts instead of pecans. -Betty Rupert, Chatham, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 cup sour cream
1 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
2-1/2 cups Oatmeal Crisp Almond cereal
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the egg, sour cream, syrup and oil; stir in cereal. Let stand for 5 minutes. In another large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and baking soda. Stir in sour cream mixture just until moistened. Fold in pecans. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.