Morning Glory Muffins
    
 
 
1 egg
2 egg whites
 
1/2 cup apple butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
 
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups white sugar
 
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
 
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup raisins
 
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
 
1apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
      
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Stir in carrots, apple and raisins.
  • Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
  • In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
  • 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.

    Yield: 18 servings