Enjoy this heart-healthy recipe from our kitchen to yours! Check out more wonderful recipes by visiting our collection.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 18 mins | Makes: 12

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp canola oil

• 1/2 c brown sugar, packed

• 1 egg or 2 egg whites

• 1 c applesauce

• ¾ c apples, peeled and finely diced

• 1 c whole wheat flour

• ½ cup flour

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ c chopped walnuts

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¾ tsp allspice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the oil, brown sugar, and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce and diced apples.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients, spices, and nuts. Stir into the applesauce mixture, just until moistened. Do not overmix.

4. Oil 12 muffin cups. Fill and bake for 15-18 minutes. Let muffins cool in the pan for five minutes, then remove from pan and cool on a rack.

Notes

• Just before baking, sprinkle the tops with finely chopped apples for a rustic appearance.

• These are a great treat to make ahead and freeze for later!

Nutrition: (per muffin) Calories: 135 kcals | Total Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Sodium: 180 mg | Carb: 21 g | Protein: 3 g | Fiber: 2 g.

Providence Heart Guide 2020
Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, Providence | providencebasecamp.org