Recipe Name Apple Carrot Cherry Health Muffins Submitted by Jess8763 Recipe Description Super healthy fruity muffin with lots of protein & fiber, and is low in calories and fat. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 50

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup flour unbleached White, all-purpose 1 cup flour, whole wheat 3/4 cup Oat bran, raw 1/4 cup splenda, white granules 1/2 cup, packed brown sugar, light or dark 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup, grated Carrots 1 1/2 cup slices apples, peeled, cored and diced 1 1/2 cup, without pits cherries, chopped 1 large eggs 2 large egg whites beaten 1 cup applesauce (unsweetened) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract/pure 3 tablespoons wheat germ, toasted 3 tablespoons flax seeds Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly coat 2 muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, applesauce and vanilla. 3 In a large bowl, stir together the first 9 ingredients. Stir in the applesauce mixture until just moistened. Fold in carrots, apples and cherries. 4 In a small bowl combine the toasted wheat germ and flax seeds. You can also add some chopped nuts if desired. Then sprinkle over the muffin tops. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.