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Morning Sunshine Muffins

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Morning Sunshine Muffins

This recipe makes 12 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per Muffin: about -
cal 361
pro 7 g
total fat 12 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 60 g
fibre 5 g
chol 37 mg
sodium 226 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 8
iron 17
vit A 44
vit C 3
folate 15

Make your hosts glad they invited you to visit. Present them these special muffins in a napkin-lined basket. Home economist Jennifer MacKenzie recommends you use very ripe bananas.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas
  • 2/3 cup plain Yogurt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots, about 4
  • 1 cup chopped dates or raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 12 pecans, halves

Preparation

Grease 12 muffin cups or line with large paper liners; set aside.

In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt.

In separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, bananas, yogurt and oil; pour over dry ingredients. Sprinkle with carrots, dates and chopped pecans; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon into prepared cups until heaping but not spilling over; press pecan half into top of each.

Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven for about 30 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Transfer to rack; let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 1 day or wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)

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