Applesauce Muffins
Serves: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Comments
These are delicious and healthier using juice and applesauce for the sweetener. Sunflower seeds on top give it a nice crunch.
Ingredients
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup apple cider or juice
1 banana(s), medium
1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg(s), large
1 cup flour, whole wheat white
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds,kernels, unsalted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place raisins in a mug of hot water for about 3 minutes to 'plump'. Puree raisins and apple juice/cider in a food processor or blender. Add banana, oil, vanilla, applesauce and egg to food processor and puree. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add food processor ingredients and mix. Spoon batter into muffin tins (about 3/4 full). Top with sunflower seeds. Bake for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
Per Serving About: 150 calories, 6 g fat,.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 20 mg cholesterol, 4 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 3 g dietary fiber, 130 mg sodium, Exchanges: 0.5 fruit, 0.5 starch, 1 fat, Carb Choices: 1.5