Nothing says “good morning sunshine” quite like a hot breakfast. If you are looking for a yummy breakfast food that can be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee on a lazy Sunday morning or a quick finger food that can be grabbed on the go, try these homemade muffins. A good basic muffin recipe can become very versatile just by changing the additions. Instead of the apple and pecans found in this recipe, try berries. Feel free to experiment by adding different fruits and nuts or try flax seed to boost fiber and omega 3. Feel free to share your new creations in the comments below.
Nutrition Info: (Per muffin)
153 calories, 6.1 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 160 mg sodium, 162 mg potassium, 23 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 7.6g sugar, 3 g protein
Allergen Info: Contains wheat, eggs, milk and tree nuts
Good Morning Fruit Muffins
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 c flour Try using 1/2 cup whole wheat flour with 1 cup white flour to boost nutrients
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Other Ingredients
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla flavor
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Sift together dry ingredients.
- Combine egg white, milk, butter, vanilla and brown sugar. Add chopped apples and nuts.
- Add wet ingredients to flour mixture. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix.
- Place about 1/3 cup of muffin mix into muffin liners or a greased muffin tin. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on cooling rack.
