"Wheat germ and carrots add to the fiber for these diabetic-friendly muffins. Serve them for breakfast or brunch...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup golden raisins or dried currants
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1/2 cup boiling water
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Nonstick cooking spray
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup whole wheat flour
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1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 egg
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute* equivalent to 1/3 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup cooking oil
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1 cup finely shredded carrot
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Ground cinnamon