Raisin-Apple-Nut Muffins

  • 24 Servings

Ingredients

    • 1 Cup
      (250 ml) organic rolled oats
    • 2 Cups
      (500 ml) whole wheat flour
    • ⅓ Cup
      (85 ml) white sugar
    • 2 Tablespoons
      (30 ml) baking powder
    • 4 Teaspoons
      (20 ml) ground cinnamon
    • 1 Teaspoon
      (5 ml) salt
    • 1 Cup
      (250 ml) walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
    • 1¼ Cups
      (310 ml) Granny Smith apples; peeled, cored and chopped small
    • 2¼ Cups
      (560 ml) California raisins, plumped in warm water
    • 1¼ Cups
      (310 ml) very hot water
    • ½ Cup
      (125 ml) maple syrup
    • 2 Tablespoons
      (30 ml) canola oil

Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (175°C). Oil or line 24 muffin cups with paper liners; set aside.
    2. Mix dry ingredients all together in large mixing bowl. Stir in walnuts, apple and drained raisins; mix well and set aside. Combine very hot water, syrup and oil in small bowl; mix well. Make well in centre of dry ingredients and add liquids. Quickly, but gently, mix just until flour is moistened.
    3. Fill prepared muffin tins ⅔ to ¾ full and bake at 375°F (175°C) for 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool on wire rack or serve piping hot.
Notes

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Amount per serving: Calories170, Total Fat 5g 6.41%, Saturated Fat 0g 0%, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg 0%, Sodium 240mg 10.43%, Total Carbohydrate 31g 11.27%, Dietary Fiber 3g 10.71%, Total Sugars 7g, Protein 4g 8%, Calcium 47mg 3.62%, Iron 1mg 5.56%, Potassium 192mg 4.09%