1 flour, 1 cup + 2 tbls.
2 tbsp brown sugar, lt. (packed)
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp lemon rind, grated
1/2 oz walnuts, chopped (12 halves)
1 salt, pinch
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tbsp margarine, melted + cooled
1 egg, large
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In medium bowl, stir together flour,
sugar, baking powder, lemon rind, walnuts and salt. In small bowl,
mix together orange juice, margarine and egg. Add to dry ingredients,
mixing with fork until just combined; do not overmix. Spray six 2 1/2
inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; divide batter evenly
among the cups. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Makes
six servings. EACH SERVING PROVIDES: 1 B, 1 F, 60 optional calories.
Per serving: 175 calories; 4 g protein, 6 g fat, 25 g carbohydrate,
187 mg sodium, 46 mg cholesterol. Source: Living Fit Magazine-recipe
given to us at Weight Watchers Meeting.
Servings: 6 servings
Orange-Walnut Muffins Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Bread; Breads; Fruit; Muffin; Nut
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