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rhubarb pecan muffins, diabetic

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

If you need to avoid gluten just use 2 cups whole spelt flour. I prefer to mix the nut pieces into the batter as I think they get to crisp on top.

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For rhubarb pecan muffins, diabetic

  • 1 c
    whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 c
    whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 c
    splenda or sugar sub to equal this amount
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1/4 c
    orange juice
  • 1/2 c
    fat free milk
  • 1/4 c
    finely chopped rhubarb
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped pecans

How To Make rhubarb pecan muffins, diabetic

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, add the egg whites, canola oil, applesauce, orange peel, orange juice and milk. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth.
  • 3
    Add to the flour mixture at once and blend just until moistened but still lumpy. Stir in the chopped rhubarb.
  • 4
    Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of chopped pecans onto each muffin and bake until springy to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • 5
    Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
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