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Heart Healthy Cinnamon Muffins Recipe

                   
Cinnamon Muffins
These soft, fragrant cinnamon muffins make the most of healthy ingredients like whole-wheat flour, raisins, and raw sugar. Try a diabetic-friendly dessert recipe that satisfies with spice and sweetness.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 large eggs
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp raw sugar
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, brown sugar, oil and eggs.

Step 3

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon and salt.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the wet ingredients, stirring to just combine. Add the raisins and stir gently to combine. Divide batter among muffin cups.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the raw sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of muffins.

Step 6

Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 175
Make this for: Healthy Kids
Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 muffin
Per serving:
calories:175
total fat:5g
sat fat:1g
cholesterol:31mg
sodium:250mg
total carb:31g
fibers:3g
proteins:5g

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Heart Healthy Cinnamon Muffins Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 12 servings
1 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 large eggs
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp raw sugar
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, brown sugar, oil and eggs.

Step 3

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon and salt.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the wet ingredients, stirring to just combine. Add the raisins and stir gently to combine. Divide batter among muffin cups.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the raw sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of muffins.

Step 6

Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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