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Low-Fat Anything Muffins


What on earth is a low-fat anything muffin? Besides delicious? This versatile recipe allows you to use whatever you happen to have in the house as your own "secret ingredient". And, because of the "secret ingredient", these muffins are very moist and taste different each time you make them. And they are low in fat!

So, what's the "secret ingredient" to these low-fat anything muffins? Here are a few fresh ideas:

  • Berries (fresh or frozen)
  • Grated apple
  • Mashed banana
  • Shredded carrots or zucchini
  • Mashed pumpkin
  • Crushed pineapple (well drained)
  • Chopped dates
  • Cranberries (fresh or frozen)

If you wish, you may also add 1 tsp. (2 ml) of ground cinnamon to your recipe.


Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup secret ingredient

Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil. Add 1 cup of the "secret ingredient". Add the secret ingredient mixture to the flour mixture until just moistened.

Fill paper-lined, or well-greased muffin cups about 3/4 full.
Bake in a 400°F (200°C) oven for approx. 20 minutes.


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