Tuesday, October 9, 2012

LOW-FAT ORANGE CRANBERRY MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS

all purpose flour    2 1/4 cups
whole wheat flour   3/4 cup
baking pdr.  1 tbsp
baking soda  1 1/2 tsp
salt   1 1/2 tsp
cinnamon ground   1 tsp
orange  1 big de-seeded & cut into 8 sections
cranberries fresh/ frozen   1 1/2 cups
eggs  3 big ones
apple sauce  1 1/2 cups
brown sugar   1 1/2 cups
walnuts chopped  1/4 cup

METHOD

pre-heat over to 400 deg F.
lightly coat muffin pan with cooking oil spray or line with cupcake papers
in a large bowl, stir together flours, baking pdr., baking soda, salt & cinnamon & keep aside.
purée the orange in a food processor, add cranberries & pulse until coarsely chopped.
add eggs, apple sauce & brown sugar, pulse till well mixed.
pour into dry ingredients, stir just until blended.
spoon into muffin cups  3/4 full, sprinkle with walnuts.
bake for 18- 20 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly.

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