Autumn Apple Muffins
1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
3/4 teaspoon
baking powder 1/4 teaspoon
ground cloves 3/4 teaspoon
ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon
ground nutmeg 1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon
vanilla extract 1 cup finely chopped apple
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper liners.
Sift together flour, baking powder, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg and set aside.
In another bowl combine the oil, eggs and water. Gradually add the honey and beat until thoroughly combined. Add the vanilla and gradually begin adding the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not over mix. Fold in the apples and spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Fill the cups 3/4 full.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until cooked through.
As prepared, each serving contains 180 calories, 9g total fat, 30mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 25g total carbohydrate and 2g protein.
