Recipe: Granola and Applesauce Morning Muffins

GRANOLA AND APPLESAUCE MORNING MUFFINS

1 1/2 cups granola (choose your favorite)
1 cup all purpose unbleached flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp golden flax seed (ground if desired)
2 tsp non-aluminum baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup milk or substitute
1/4 cup brown sugar
5 tbsp canola or other vegetable oil
2 eggs
granola or rolled oats for topping

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine granola, flours, flax seed, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, milk, brown sugar, oil, and eggs. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

Divide evenly into muffin tins (use either a non-stick pan or muffin papers) and fill 3/4 full. Sprinkle extra granola or rolled oats on top.

Bake 18-20 minutes or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool slightly and remove to a cooling rack.

Makes 9-12 muffins
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