Morning Glory Muffins I

This muffin has a little bit of everything - carrots, raisins, apple butter, wheat germ, nuts. A perfect start for your day!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup raisins
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups white sugar
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
• ½ cup apple butter
• 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.

Step 3

In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.

Step 5

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.