Banana Carrot Muffins
1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour
3/4 C. sugar (optional)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 eggs, separated
1 Tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
2 med. ripe bananas, mashed
1 C. shredded carrots
1/2 C. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 C. chopped nuts (optional)
In a large bowl, combine, the dry ingredients (first seven ingredients) and the nuts. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until light and lemon colored. Beat in honey and orange peel. Fold in the bananas, carrots and applesauce. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
In another small mixing bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter a third at a time.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350ยบ for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 13-15 regular sized muffins
2 comments:
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