Recipe for Fat Free Apple-Cinnamon Muffins
A Healthy, Low Fat, Reduced Calorie Apple Bread
Sep 24, 2009
The arrival of fall weather means that many kitchens go into baking mode. Chilly mornings and the aroma of spicy-sweet baked goods just seem to go together. The problem is that many baked goods are so calorie laden that they can be real diet breakers. And, of course, half the fun of baking those sweet smelling treats is the anticipation of eating them.
The following fat free apple muffin recipe calls for the use of heart healthy oats. The oats are substituted for a portion of the flour in the recipe, with great results. Applesauce is substituted for oil in this recipe, and apple juice concentrate is used to replace some of the liquid and to add sweetness. No sugar is needed. In addition, these muffins call for the use of condensed skim milk in place of whole milk.
With the addition of diced apples, the product that results is a very delectable, apple flavored muffin that's big on taste. The good news is that since it contains no sugar or oil, it's an almost guilt-free indulgence. Just remember to save a few for the kids.
Fat Free Apple-Cinnamon Muffin Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup of flour
- 1 cup quick of oats
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon of baking powder
- 1/2 cup of evaporated skim milk
- 1/2 cup of defrosted apple juice concentrate
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup of natural applesauce (no sugar added)
- 1 cup chopped apple
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Combine the flour, oats, cinnamon and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, combine the evaporated skim milk, apple juice concentrate, egg and natural applesauce. Blend the two mixtures together well.
- Add the diced apples and stir lightly. Spray or lightly grease muffin tins with oil. Pour mixture into tins, filling each cup 3/4 of the way full.
- Bake in a 425 degree oven for 17 minutes, or until top of muffins spring back when touched.
- Cool slightly and remove muffins from tin. Allow muffins to finish cooling on a wire rack.
Variations:
Apple Walnut Muffins
For Apple Walnut muffins, follow the recipe as directed above, but add 1/4 cup of walnuts when the diced apples are added. Bake as usual.
Apple Raisin Muffins
For Apple Raisin muffins, follow the recipe as directed above, but reserve 2 Tablespoons of the flour to be mixed with 1/4 cup of raisins in a small bowl. Toss the raisins and 2 Tablespoons of flour together until raisins are lightly coated. Add the raisins when adding in the chopped apple. Stir lightly. Continue with the recipe as indicated.
These muffins taste great when eaten while still slightly warm. Because of the healthful ingredients they make a good breakfast item, as well as a snack or dessert.
This recipe can be doubled successfully. Left over muffins freeze well and can be thawed for a quick breakfast or used to make a packed lunch extra special.
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