Muffins-Lo-Fat

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Moist, spiced apple muffins with a hint of orange and chewy raisins
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Muffins-Lo-Fat

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 888.5

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These wholesome muffins offer a delicious balance of sweet and savory notes, perfect for a light breakfast or afternoon snack. Made with natural unsweetened applesauce and a touch of honey, they provide moisture without excess fat. The warm spices of cinnamon and allspice pair beautifully with the bright zest of orange and the chewiness of plump raisins. Optional walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, these muffins are a healthier twist on traditional baking, delivering comfort food flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (191&# 194;°C).
  2. Spray muffin tins with nonstick coating or line with paper liners.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together applesauce, egg, oil, honey, and orange zest until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the drained, soaked raisins and chopped walnuts.
  7. Divide batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 888.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.9g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 357.3mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 203.7g68%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
Sugars 110.1g
Protein 13.0g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The recipe mentions walnuts in the directions but does not list them in the ingredients. If using walnuts, add 1/2 cup coarsely chopped. Without walnuts, the calorie count is lower (approx. 148 per muffin).

Soak raisins in boiling water for 5-10 minutes before draining to plump them up and prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

Keywords: applesauce, low-fat, muffins, healthy, breakfast, snack, apple, cinnamon, orange, raisins, whole-wheat, baking, vegetarian, spiced, moist, easy, homemade, nutritious, fruit, grain
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