Lightened Up Morning Glory Muffins Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line it with paper liners and spray the insides of the liners.
- In a small bowl, cover the raisins with hot water and let them soak for at least 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar sweetener, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
- Stir in the shredded carrots, shredded apple, coconut, walnuts, and wheat germ until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix to avoid dense muffins.
- Drain the soaked raisins and gently fold them into the batter.
- Using a 1/3 cup measure, evenly distribute the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store any leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
WW Points Calculation:
- 1/4 cup raisins: 4 points
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour: 17 points
- 3/4 cup brown sugar sweetener: 0 points (assuming a zero-calorie sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda: 0 points
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon: 0 points
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger: 0 points
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: 0 points
- 3 large eggs: 0 points
- 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce: 0 points
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice: 0 points
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: 0 points
- 2 cups shredded carrots: 0 points
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, shredded: 0 points
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut: 6 points
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts: 7 points
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ: 2 points
Total Points: 36
Servings: 12 muffins
Per Serving: 3 points per muffin
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: Approximately 159 per muffin
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 154mg
I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!
