Cranberry Applesauce Muffins

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups cake flour
• 1/4 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper liners.
3. In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil, and eggs.
4. In a large bowl, combine cake flour, SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened, and then fold in cranberries.
6. Spoon batter into muffin cups, 2/3 full.
7. Sprinkle nuts over the top of batter.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.

Recipe Yield: Serves: 12

Source: Splenda
Recipe and image appear courtesy of Splenda.