Healthy Cranberry Muffins

Healthy Cranberry Muffins

 Recipe from: A dear friend of mine...I made the muffins the same day she shared the recipe with me, for an after school snack. The boys loved them!   

   Enjoy!

 

Nonstick cooking spray

3/4 cup white flour

1/4 cup wheat germ

1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)

1/2 cup whole wheat four

3/4 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3 egg whites

1/3 cup applesauce

3 Tablespoons buttermilk

1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (chopped)

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat over to 350 degrees

Lightly coat a bead loaf pan or a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. 

In medium size bowl, combine flours, wheat germ, flaxseed (if using), sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.

In a larger bowl, beat the egg whites at high speed for 1 minute. Beat in applesauce and buttermilk. Gradually add flour mixture and beat until just combined.

Stir in cranberries and walnuts

Transfer to prepared loaf pan - bake for 20 minutes

Insert toothpick in center of muffin or loaf and when it comes out clean, you can enjoy!