These Pear Pecan Muffins are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon snack.
Makes 12 Muffins
Prep time 20 minutes
Bake time 25-30 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 egg
1/2 cup oil (use apple sauce for a lighter option)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups chopped peeled pears
1/2 cup chopped pecans
** can use more cinnamon & ginger for a stronger spiced flavor
Directions
Preheat oven to 350º.
Grease or line 12 muffin cups with paper linings. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest; stir into dry ingredients until moistened. The batter will be very thick.
Fold in pears and pecans. The juice from the pears will thin the batter a little.
Fill muffin cups three-quarters full.
Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes or until muffins are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to wire racks.
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