An Apple a Day Muffins

An Apple a Day Muffins - 15g Carbs, 0.8g Fiber

From: www.davita.com -- Dialysis and kidney disease information at your fingertips... For the Diet of those with - CKD, Dialysis, Diabetes Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Sarah from Ohio. Portions: 12 muffins Serving size: 1 muffin

12 muffin papers 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup canola oil 1/4 cup water 1 Tbsp vanilla 1 1/2 cups all purpose white flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 cups raw apple, peeled and cut into small pieces

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and place muffin papers in muffin pan. 2. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add sugar, oil and water; mix well. Add vanilla. 3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. 4. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture. Batter will be lumpy. Fold in apple pieces. 5. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Mix remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon with 1 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle on top of muffins.Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrients per Serving: 132 Calories, 3g Protein, 15g Carbs, 0.8g Fiber, 35mg Cholesterol, 117mg Sodium, 46mg Potassium, 34mg Phosphorus, 10mg Calcium

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices: 1 starch, 2 fat

Carbohydrate Choices: 1

Helpful hints:

30 to 60 seconds for a quick snack.
 * Try freezing leftover muffins and reheating in the microwave for

muffins will not rise as high and may cook 3 to 5 minutes faster than the recipe's expected baking time.
 * Sugar can be replaced with Splenda sugar-free sweetener. Be aware

Always consult with your physician, dietitian and other members of your dialysis team before partaking in any activity or trying any recipe mentioned.

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 * Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group