PISTACHIO CRUNCH MUFFINS

Pistachio Crunch Muffins image

Provided by Brenda.

Time 33m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1/4 cup natural california pistachios, chopped
1/4 cup dark raisins or 1/4 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

Topping:.
Mix 1/4 cup chopped pistachios with 2 tablespoons (packed) brown sugar. Set Aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix flour, sugar, oats, pistachios, raisins, baking powder, orange peel and salt in bowl, stirring with spoon until well blended.
Add milk, applesauce, oil and egg all at once. Stir lightly just to mix. Don't over mix or texture will suffer.
Spoon into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Spoon on topping.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until golden brown, turning pan around after 15 minutes for most even browning. Cool 5 minutes then remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 19.8, Sodium 211.7, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 17.8, Protein 5.5