Apple-Pecan Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/3 second spray butter cooking sprayNutrition
• 1/4 cup canola oilNutrition
• 2 large eggsNutrition
• 1 cup whole wheat flourNutrition
• 3/4 cup buttermilkNutrition
• 1 Golden Delicious appleNutrition
• 1/2 tsp cinnamonNutrition
• 1/2 tsp saltNutrition
• 1 tsp vanillaNutrition
• 1/4 cup chopped pecansNutrition
• 1 tsp baking sodaNutrition
• 1 cup brown sugarNutrition
• 1 cup all purpose flourNutrition

Directions

1. 1Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Coat a 12 cup muffin pan with spray.
2. 2In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar with pecans and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. 3In a medium bowl, whisk both flours, baking soda and salt.
4. 4In a large bowl whisk remaining brown sugar and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking to incorporate completely. Add vanilla.
5. 5Stir into large bowl flour mixture, 1/2 at a time, alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
6. 6Pour mixture into muffin pan, filling each 2/3 full. Top with pecan cinnamon mixture. Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
7. 7Note: inspired by a Ellie Krieger recipe.

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