Morning Glory Muffins

Another healthy breakfast treat. These can be made in large batches, popped in the freezer, and enjoyed anytime! Recipe slightly modified from a top-rated one on allrecipes.com. Enjoy!

Morning Glory Muffins

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 egg
• 2 egg whites
• 1 cup apple sauce
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• (1/2 cup chopped walnuts - optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil (or line) 18 muffin cups.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple sauce and vanilla.
3. In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins (and walnuts, if using). Stir in apple sauce mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden. ENJOY!