Apple-Walnut Muffins

Recipe from the August-September 2012 issue of Healthy Cooking

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Additional Ingredients

• 3/4 cup fat-free milk
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 large apple – peeled and chopped (can substitute dried fruit for fresh apples)

In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. You can store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Directions

1. Place dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Whisk the milk, yogurt and oil.
3. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use foil liners; fill three-fourths full with batter.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
6. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Yield: 12 muffins (1 serving = 1 muffin)

Nutrition Information Per Serving

• Calories 212
• Fat Sat. 7 g
• Fat 1 g
• Trans Fat 0 g
• Sodium 146 mg
• Carbs 34 g
• Fiber 2 g
• Protein 4 g