Low Fat Morning Glory Muffins

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup unbleached flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3/4 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

• 1 combine dry ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in large bowl.
• 2 whisk together egg and oil till smooth in medium bowl.
• 3 add all remaining ingredients (except raisins) and whisk till blended.
• 4 stir in raisins.
• 5 add wet ingredients to flour mixture, and whisk just until combined.
• 6 divide batter among 12 sprayed or lined muffin cups, filling cups nearly full.
• 7 bake at 375°f until muffins have risen slightly and are golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
• 8 serve warm, refrigerate, or freeze.