Uses healthy ingredients for a perfect start to your day!
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/2 c. apple butter
1/4 c. canola oil
1 Tbls. vanilla extract
1-1/2 c. unbleached white all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1-1/4 c. white sugar
1 Tbls. ground cinnamon
2 t.baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2 c. grated carrots
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 c. raisins
2 Tbls. chopped walnuts
2 Tbls. toasted wheat germ (see note)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray 18 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.
In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Stir in carrots, apples and raisins; stir apple butter mixture until just moistened.
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
Topping: In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
Bake at 375 degrees15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.