healthy rise n shine breakfast muffins

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PINE MOUNTAIN, GA
Updated on Sep 29, 2015

A healthier way to start the day for kids and adults! These are not too sweet but sweet enough. Great for you moms and dads that are in a rush to get the kids ready for school and yourself ready for work. Beats a pop tart any day!

prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 18 "small" (not mini and not large) muffins

Ingredients

  • DRY INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (i use white whole wheat)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (can use same amount of splenda brown sugar for less calories)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (use same amount of splenda in place of sugar if desired)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • WET INGREDIENTS
  • 5 large egg whites or 3/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • FRUIT
  • 2 cups apples, chopped unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup carrots, grated
  • NUTS
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped (or nuts of your choice)

How To Make healthy rise n shine breakfast muffins

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper or foil liners. Spray liners lightly with Pam or other vegetable oil spray.
  • Step 2
    Whisk dry ingredients together in medium size mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Step 3
    In separate bowl add wet ingredients; whisk lightly to combine. Add fruit mixture.
  • Step 4
    Add wet ingredients to dry ingredient, blend until just moistened.
  • Step 5
    Spoon batter into lined muffin tins filling about 2/3 full. There should be enough batter for 18 small muffins.
  • Step 6
    Sprinkle walnuts on top of each muffin.
  • Step 7
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes and then remove to wire racks to completely cool. Serve.

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Category: Muffins
Category: Other Snacks
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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