Friday, April 2, 2010

Low-Fat Morning Glory Muffins

I love muffins. I mean who doesn't right? Well I was trying to think how to create muffins that were healthy, and tasty, even kid friendly. Well morning glory is the way to go, I made a couple of adjustments to kick them up, but these are a hit no doubt!

What you need:
-1 cup All Purpose Flour
-1 cup whole wheat flour
-3/4 cup white sugar
-3/4 cup brown sugar
-2 tsp baking soda
-2 cups shredded carrots
-1/2 cup raisins
-1/2 chopped walnuts
-1/2 cup crushed pineapple
-1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
-1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
-1 1/2 bananas, mashed
-2 tsp vanilla extract
-3 tsp cinnamon
-1 tsp allspice
-1/2 tsp cloves
-1 tsp nutmeg
-1/2 tsp ground ginger (or more if you like more of a kick)
-1/4 tsp salt


  1. Preheat oven to 350F
  2. Combine banana and sugar until creamy.
  3. Add all spices. Mix well.
  4. Add carrots, pineapple, raisins, walnuts, and applesauce.
  5. Add reaming ingredients and mix well.
  6. Place in greased muffin tins and bake for 20 mins or until firm.
  7. Enjoy with apple butter or cinnamon sugar spread




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