Apple Spice Muffins

Apple Spice Muffins

Easy apple spice muffins with cinnamon and nutmeg, made with whole wheat flour and applesauce. A kidney-friendly breakfast or snack for a renal diet.
30 minutes
1
160 Calories
Diet Types
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
No preference

Ingredients

serves 1
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar substitute
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 apple, grated
  • 1 tsp low-fat milk
serves 2
  • 2/3 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 apple, grated
  • 2 tsp low-fat milk
serves 3
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar substitute
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3/4 apple, grated
  • 1 tbsp low-fat milk

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, brown sugar substitute, egg white, and milk.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in grated apple.
  7. Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

per serving
Calories
160
Carbohydrates
28
g
Sugar
8
g
Protein
4
g
Fat
2
g
Salt
0.25
g
Potassium
90
mg
Phosphorus
50
mg
Low
Moderate
High

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