Breakfasts
“An Apple a Day” Muffins

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Sarah from Ohio.
Portions: 12 muffins
Serving size: 1 muffin
Ingredients
- 12 muffin papers
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup canola oil
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1-½ cups all purpose white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1-½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1-½ cups raw apple, peeled and cut into small pieces
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400° F and place muffin papers in muffin pan.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add sugar, oil and water; mix well. Add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Batter will be lumpy. Fold in apple pieces.
- Fill muffin cups ¾ full. Mix remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon with
1 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle on top of muffins.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 162
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrate: 15 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
- Sodium: 117 mg
- Potassium: 46 mg
- Phosphorus: 34 mg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Fiber: 0.8 g
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
- 1 starch
- 2 fat
Carbohydrate Choices
- 1
Helpful hints
- Try freezing leftover muffins and reheating in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds for a quick snack.
- Sugar can be replaced with Splenda® sugar-free sweetener. Be aware muffins will not rise as high and may cook 3 to 5 minutes faster than the recipe’s expected baking time.

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