Applesauce-Wheat Germ Muffins

Submitted by Carol Bullock

"These are really moist on the inside with a slightly crunchy top. Great with a cup of herbal tea."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 12 muffins
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups unbleached flour
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• egg substitute, equal to one egg (Ener-G is good)
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup soymilk or 1/2 cup rice milk
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. In medium bowl, beat egg replacer with brown sugar, oil, applesauce and soy milk.
4. Mix with dry ingredients just until evenly moistened.
5. Spoon into muffin tins.
6. Mix 2 teaspoons of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on top of muffins.
7. Bake for 15-17 minutes.

Reviews

[Kristyl]

I "slimmed" this down even more using only wheat flour, applesauce and egg whites. They were great - especially as a quick breakfast. Healthier than box cereal, very tasty and filling.

 

[SusanRose]

Good recipe. Used what I had which was: whole wheat flour, a real egg, unsweetened vanilla almond milk and extra virgin coconut oil. I usually don't measure spices exactly because I don't mind an extra spicy kick of flavor. I also added a tsp of vanilla extract to the mix. I let the mixture sit for about 2 minutes to let it "rise" a bit. They turned out wonderful. Thanks for the recipe, will make again!

 

[mapsmay]

These are very good and I like how healthy they are. I used whole wheat flour and 1 real egg and non-fat milk. I also cut the brown sugar down to about 1/3 cup. I didn't bother with the sugar/cin on top but I'm sure it would be good. My only complaint is that 425 seems way to high. My muffins were dark on top and bottom. Still good , but next time I'd do maybe 375. Maybe this is because I made mini-muffins?

 

[Diane Penwell]

I had extra wheat germ to use and am glad I chose to use it on this recipe. The muffins moist just like described. Not too sweet. Perfect for breakfast. I did use skim milk and a real egg and it turned out great! Thanks for the healthy recipe!

 

[Jeanne L.]

I didn't have applesauce so I substituted grated raw apple. I used a whole egg and put an eighth of a teaspoon of instant coffee in the sugar topping. I also added a handful of raisins. I was afraid of the 425 degree oven and did them at 375 instead . They turned out great.