Apple Carrot Muffins

Ingredients

 * 3 cups all purpose flour
 * 1 cup whole wheat flour
 * 2 cups sugar
 * 2 teaspoons baking soda
 * 2 teaspoons baking powder
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
 * ⅔ cup plain non-fat yogurt
 * ½ cup orange juice
 * ½ cup maple syrup
 * 6 egg whites or 1 cup non-fat egg substitute
 * ¼ cup canola oil
 * 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract
 * 2 teaspoons dried orange peel
 * 1 quart / 1 lb grated carrots
 * 1 quart / 1 lb shredded Washington apples

Directions

 * 1) In mixing bowl, blend flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
 * 2) In separate bowl, blend yogurt orange juice, maple syrup, egg whites, oil, vanilla, orange peel, carrots and apples.
 * 3) Stir apple mixture into dry ingredients just until moistened; do not overmix.
 * 4) Portion ⅓ cup into paper-lined or non-stick muffin tins.
 * 5) Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 22 to 25 minutes, until tops spring back when lightly touched.