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Whole Wheat Muffins

Whole Wheat Muffins

57 Ratings
57 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Start your day off with these whole wheat muffins topped with cinnamon and sugar. Make these ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour (all purpose)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 1 cup milk, 1% low-fat
  • 2 egg
  • vanilla (1 teaspoon, optional)
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter (melted, or 1/4 cup vegetable oil)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil or coat with non-stick spray the cups of a 12 cup muffin pan, or use paper muffin cups.
  3. Mix together white sugar and cinnamon for topping and set aside. 
  4. In a large bowl, stir together flour, salt, baking powder and brown sugar. In a glass liquid measuring cup, measure milk, then add eggs, vanilla (if using), and melted shortening or oil. Mix with a fork until egg is well combined with other ingredients.
  5. Pour milk mixture over flour mixture and stir with a spoon, about 20 strokes, until flour is just moistened. Batter will be lumpy and thick.
  6. Fill prepared muffin cups about 2/3 full with batter. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon/sugar topping over each muffin.
  7. Bake in oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm. Leftovers may be frozen.
Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 muffin, 1/12 of recipe (61g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 148
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 32 mg
Sodium 232 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 85 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 97 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 148
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 32 mg
Carbohydrates 22 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 5 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 85 mg
Potassium 97 mg
Sodium 232 mg
Copper 67 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Phosphorus 100 mg
Selenium 13 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 64 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 40 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 33 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces

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