Vegetarian Apple Muffins

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Vegetarian Apple Muffins

 

1 egg, well beaten

1/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup low-fat milk or soymilk

1 3/4 cups unbleached white flour or whole wheat pastry

flour, or a combination

1/4 cup wheat germ

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 heaping cup finely diced apple (with the peal)

1/2 cup raisins

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine

the beaten egg with the sugar until it dissolves. Add the

oil and the milk and beat together until smooth. In another

mixing bowl, mix together the flours, wheat germ, baking

powder, and spices. Add the wet ingredients gradually to

the dry and stir vigorously to form a smooth, stiff batter,

then stir in the diced apple and raisins. Divide the batter

evenly among 12 paper-lined muffin tins. Bake for 25 to 30

minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a toothpick

inserted into the center of one tests clean. When the

muffins are cool enough to handle, transfer them to a plate

or rack to cool.

Makes 1 dozen.