Skinny Apple Nut Muffins

1 cup (from 1 large) apple, peeled cored and grated
1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp lemon juice
cooking spray
3/4 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour
3/4 cup coarse wheat bran flour
1/4 cup almond meal
1 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbsp ground flaxseeds
1 1/2 cups homemade applesauce (or store bought)
3/4 cup brown sugar, not packed
1 tbsp coconut oil (or canola)
2 large egg whites
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz walnuts, chopped
1 oz granola (I used Cascadian Farms

You can use wheat germ in place of wheat bran flour.

In a medium bowl combine grated apple, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, honey, and lemon juice. Set aside

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with liners and lightly spray them with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, bran, almond meal, flax, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt with a wire whisk; set aside.

In a large bowl mix applesauce, coconut oil, egg whites, sugar, and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl.

Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix. Fold in apples and walnuts.

Pour batter into muffin tins and top each muffin with 1/2 teaspoon of granola, then bake in the center rack about 25 - 35 minutes depending on your oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let them cool and serve room temperature

Serving Size: 15 muffiis

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASHA1222.