Morning Glory Muffins

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c. white sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. grated carrots
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 c. craisins
1 egg
2 egg whites
1/2 c. apple butter
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
2 Tbsp. toasted wheat germ

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil 18 muffin cups or coat with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, 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, apples, and craisins. 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 muffing tops.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.

Number of Servings: 18

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LIFESABEACH51.