Orange Yogurt Muffins
A wonderful low-fat, low-sugar muffin with a hint of orange flavor. Perfect for breakfast on the run!
Recipe Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
Cooking Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place paper baking cups in muffin pans, and coat with vegetable cooking spray.
- Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; set aside.
- Beat eggs and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener at high speed with an electric mixer for 5 minutes. Add oil, yogurt, vanilla, and orange peel; beat at medium speed until blended, about 1 minute. Add dry ingredients; beat at low speed until blended. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin pans; filling 3/4 full.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans immediately and cool on wire rack.
Makes 8 muffins.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 muffin): Calories 160 | Calories from Fat 50 | Fat 6g (sat 1.0g) | Cholesterol 55mg | Sodium 180mg | Carbohydrates 21g | Fiber 1g | Sugars 3g | Protein 6g.
Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.