TRAIL MIX MUFFINS

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From Hugo, Colorado, Patricia Jones writes,"These hearty muffins blend stick-to-your-ribs granola, fruit, nuts and chocolate chips. They're perfect for a breakfast on the go or any time you need a lift."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granola without raisins
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cereal, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chips, peanuts, raisins and apricots., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.