Healthy Apricot Walnut Muffins

Submitted by vboese

"Delicious combination of three whole grains, sweet tangy apricots, and crunchy walnuts. Great for breakfast or a make ahead snack to eat when you are on the go. Easy to make, preparation and cooking time total 30 minutes."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups white whole wheat flour or 1 1/2 cups white bread flour
• 3⁄4 cup uncooked oatmeal, any kind
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ or 1/2 cup another 1/2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk or 3/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1⁄2 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts

directions

1. In large bowl mix together flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and mix all well together.
2. Add eggs, buttermilk, mix in flour mixture. Next add melted butter and mix well. Line muffin pan with liners or spray with nonstick spray. Divide muffin batter evenly between 12 muffin liners. Top each muffin with chopped walnuts and lightly sprinkle with additional cinnamon and granulated sugar over each.
3. Bake muffins in 375 degrees preheated oven for 20 minutes. Test muffins for doneness with a toothpick, set toothpick in middle of muffin and if the tooth pick comes out clean the muffins are done, otherwise bake a couple additional minutes and test again. To see additional photos of Healthy Apricot Walnut Muffins and other recipes see sliceoftaste.com.