LOW FAT APRICOT MUFFINS

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These are low in calories, low in fat but NOT low in taste. You could use 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots instead of pecans or 1/4 cup of each. I eat mine warm and sprayed with Fat Free Parkay Butter Spray.

Provided by BFit4U

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12-18 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces apricot preserves
1/2 cup light butter
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
2 2/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat butter and Splenda Brown Sugar until light, somewhat fluffy and mixed together in mixer using the whisk/wire beater.
  • Add Apricot Preserves, milk and egg beaters to mixer. Beat until well mixed.
  • In another large bowl sift all dry ingredients except the pecans.
  • Remove mixing bowl from mixer base and add the dry ingredients and pecans to the wet ingredients.
  • Mix together with wooden spoon until the batter comes together and is moistened.
  • Spray muffin pans with baking spray w/ flour (Crisco makes a good one.).
  • Fill each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Makes about 18 muffins or 12 massive ones!

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