Apple Cheddar Muffins

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 222 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 288 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

6 WW Points Plus