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Whole Wheat Muffins

July 06, 2020

Enjoy these tasty whole wheat muffins with hidden fruits and vegetables. This recipe is simple and healthy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Whole Wheat Muffins
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup all purpose flour
¼ c toasted wheat germ
¼ cup sugar
2½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves or nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup skim milk
½ cup grated zucchini
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup egg substitute
1T. canola oil
1 tsp. orange zest
3 T. dry roasted chopped walnuts
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
  2. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients (1st 8 ingredients).
  4. Combine the milk, zucchini, applesauce, egg substitute, canola oil and orange zest.
  5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid ingredients.
  6. Add the walnuts. Stir just until moistened.
  7. Spoon into muffin cups.
  8. Bake 20-25 minutes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Each muffin = 124 calories, 3 g fat, 128 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
About
This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital Diabetes and Health Education Department, which provides a variety of programs to help educate and support community members with diabetes, or those who are at risk of developing diabetes. Their services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education.
For more information on our Diabetes and Health Education Department, click here.