Cinnamon-Apple Muffins

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 18 Minutes

Ready In: 28 Minutes

Servings: 5

From Cooking Light. Sounds wonderful - love the idea of these muffins with ricotta!! Mmm! Will try soon!

Ingredients:

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled granny smith apples

1 cup low-fat buttermilk

1/3 cup 2% low-fat milk

1/3 cup light ricotta cheese

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 large egg whites

1 large egg

cooking spray

3 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in apple, and make a well in center of mixture.
3. Combine buttermilk and next 6 ingredients (buttermilk through egg); stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
4. Spoon batter into 18 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
5. Combine 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter.
6. Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes or until done. Remove from pans immediately; cool on a wire rack.

By RecipeOfHealth.com