ALMOND PEAR MUFFINS

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I always bake muffins on the weekends and freeze them for breakfasts or snacks during the week. I take a few out in the morning, and they thaw by the time I get to work.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 15 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped peeled pear (about 1 medium)
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. In another bowl, beat the eggs, yogurt, milk, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pear and almonds. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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