Rhubarb Pecan Muffins
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 c all-purpose (plain) flour1 c whole-wheat (whole grain) flour1/2 c sugar1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 egg whites2 TBSP canola oil2 TBSP unsweetened applesauce2 tsp orange peel, grated3/4 c calcium-fortified orange juice1 1/4 c rhubarb, finely chopped2 TBSP pecans, chopped
Recipe makes 12 muffins. 1 svg = 1 muffin
1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, add the egg whites, canola oil, applesauce, orange peel and orange juice. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth.
5. Add to the flour mixture and blend just until moistened but still lumpy.
6. Stir in the chopped rhubarb.
7. Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of chopped pecans onto each muffin.
8. Bake until springy to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HERCKLE.
1.Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Line a muffin pan with paper or foil liners.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, add the egg whites, canola oil, applesauce, orange peel and orange juice. Using an electric mixer, beat until smooth.
5. Add to the flour mixture and blend just until moistened but still lumpy.
6. Stir in the chopped rhubarb.
7. Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of chopped pecans onto each muffin.
8. Bake until springy to the touch, about 25 to 30 minutes.
9. Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HERCKLE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 142.9
- Total Fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 207.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 25.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
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