Morning Glory Muffins

These Morning Glory muffins are full of everything you'd expect in the bakery favorite-carrots, apple and raisins, topped with nuts and toasted wheat germ. If raisins aren't your favorite, substitute an equal amount of the dried fruit of your choice.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots, (4 medium)
  • 1 apple, peeled and finely chopped
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites, or 4 teaspoons dried egg whites (see ingredient note), reconstituted according to package directions
  • ½ cup apple butter
  • ¼ cup neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, or pecans
  • 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ