Apple Chunk Mini Muffins

Once you put the ingredients together, you may think that they are too chunky to form into muffins. Trust me. They will be fine.

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APPLE CHUNK MINI MUFFINS

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 11-12 minutes

Servings: 36 muffins

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INGREDIENTS:

Muffins:

2 medium apples, chopped into just smaller than dice-sized pieces (I prefer Golden Delicious)

1 Tbsp. water

1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. chopped walnuts

1/2 c. Splenda Sugar Blend (or 1/4 c. sugar)

1/2 c. light brown sugar

1/3 c. applesauce

1 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. baking soda

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

2 eggs

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Topping:

2 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Place diced apples in microwaveable dish with water and heat for 1 1/2 minutes.

2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and blend until moistened.

3. Place in mini muffin pan to the top. They will not overflow when baked.

4. Sprinkle with topping.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-12 minutes.

6. Remove from oven and let sit for 2 minutes.

7. Scoop out with spoon and cool on wire rack.

8. Enjoy!