Sunshine Power Muffins

By Hklbrries

These muffins are high in protein, Vitamin C, calories, calcium and complex carbohydrates for a post-workout recharge.

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup flaxseed meal
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp finely grated orange rind
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots (about 5 ounces)
• 1/3 cup granola

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from relishmag.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.

Combine flour and next five ingredients (flour through salt) in a mixing bowl.

Combine honey and next five ingredients (honey through orange rind) in a separate bowl. Whisk well.

Make a well in the center of dry ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into the well and stir until just combined. Gently fold in apricots.

Fill muffin cups two-thirds full. Sprinkle with granola. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until centers spring back when touched. Makes 12 muffins.

Nutrional facts per serving:

Per muffin:
200 calories
3.5 grams fat
35 mg cholesterol
6 g protein
40 g carbohydrates
4 g fiber
200 mg sodium