Sesame and Honey Almond Muffins

Submitted by Outta Here

"A flavorful lowfat muffin."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄3 cup toasted almond, finely ground
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 3⁄4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1⁄3 cup ricotta cheese, part skim milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, for muffin tops

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Coat muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl combine dry ingredients.
3. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except sesame seeds. Pour into dry ingredients and mix just until all ingredients are moist.
4. Spoon batter in muffin tin, filling to rims.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
6. Bake 20-30 minutes, until light brown, and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.