Sunshine Muffins

Health Staff
Updated
Power up your mornings with Sunshine Muffins. This portable sweet treat contains whole grains, yogurt, nuts, fresh fruit, and even veggies. This muffin is the perfect breakfast or snack to energize your body. Each muffin is packed with 5 grams of fiber, one-third your recommended daily intake of calcium, protein, vitamin B6, and antioxidants.

Yields: Makes: 12 servings (serving size: 1 muffin)

Ingredients

  • 2 whole-wheat pastry flour

  • 2 baking soda

  • 2 ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 ground cardamom

  • 1/2 salt

  • 1 orange

  • 3/4 sugar

  • 2 large egg whites

  • 1/4 extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 fat-free plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 grated carrots

  • 2 fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, divided

  • 1/4 shelled pistachios, finely chopped

Nutrition

calories 206

fat 6.3g

saturated fat 0.8g

monounsaturated fat 4.2g

polyunsaturated fat 0.8g

protein 4g

carbohydrate 34g

fiber 5g

cholesterol 0.0mg

iron 1mg

sodium 126mg

calcium 339mg

Directions

  1. Bake until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean (22-25 minutes). Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Unmold; cool completely on rack.