Happy Muffins
Makes 12 muffins
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup apple, unpeeled, grated
1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (170°C) .
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (flours through ground cinnamon). Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil and vanilla extract.
Add the shredded carrots, apples, and dates to the dry ingredients, mixing well so that the ingredients aren’t sticking together. Stir in the liquid ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in chopped walnuts.
Bake in well-greased muffin tins at until done, approximately 25 minutes.
Per Serving: 277 Calories; 14g Fat (1g saturated); 5g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 53mg Cholesterol; 249mg Sodium.
September 22, 2010
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[...] This week, I’m sharing a recipe that I found on a website called “Optimum Wellness”. I hope that these muffins taste as wonderful as they sound. They’re a healthier option than indulging in chocolate, bacon, or cheese (which are the first, second, and third choices on my “comfort food” list), and the name alone makes me feel better about baking up a batch. Please pass me a plate full of the HAPPY MUFFINS! [...]
Thanks for sharing!