Morning Glory Muffins

These are great for the mornings, plus the kids won't even know they're eating carrots!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 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
• 1⁄2 cup apple butter
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2  tablespoons  chopped walnuts
• 2  tablespoons toasted wheat germ

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly oil 18 muffin cups, or coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, apple butter, oil and vanilla.
3. In a large bowl, stir together flours, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in carrots, apples and raisins. Stir in apple butter mixture until just moistened. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.
4. In a small bowl, combine walnuts and wheat germ; sprinkle over the muffin tops.
5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and spring back when lightly pressed.