Apple Date Muffins

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APPLE DATE MUFFINS

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 c Whole wheat flour
1 c All purpose flour
1 c Wheat bran
1 t Baking powder
1 t Baking soda
1 t Cinnamon
1/3 c Dates -- chopped
1 Egg -- lightly beaten
1/4 c Packed brown sugar
2 tb Vegetable oil
1 c Low-fat milk
1 c Apple -- peeled, grated

In a large bowl combine the whole wheat and all
purpose flours, bran, baking powder, baking soda and
cinnamon. Stir in the dates. In another bowl, bea t
the egg with sugar and oil until well mixed, then stir
in the milk and ap ple. Pour into the flour mixture
and stir just enough to moisten, being car eful not to
overmix.

Spoon into nonstick or paper-lined medium muffin tins,
filling almost to the top. Bake at 375 degrees (F) for
about 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch.

From the American Institute for Cancer Research's
cookbook, Lighthearted Ev eryday Cooking by Anne
Lindsay. This international bestseller, with more th
an 200 recipes for healthier eating, is available for
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1-800-843-8114.

NOTES : Keeping baked goods low fat and good tasting
isn't always easy, but this recipe does the job. These
moist, good-tasting muffins contain only 11 9 calories
and 3 grams of fat per muffin. This recipe was found
on the Web at http://www.aicr.org



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