Friday, August 20, 2010

Banana nut muffins

Banana nut muffins


Ingredients

    * 2 cups all-purpose flour
    * 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
    * 2 teaspoons baking powder
    * 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    * 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    * 1 egg
    * 1/4 cup egg substitute
    * 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 medium)
    * 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
    * 3 tablespoons canola oil
    * 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

     In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the egg, egg substitute, bananas, applesauce and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

    Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill two-thirds full with batter. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until muffins spring back when lightly touched. Cook for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.

Very flavorful and heart healthy.


Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin equals 207 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 177 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

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