Duffins Donut Muffins

This recipe is a cross between a donut and a muffin. Baked, not fried, using wholesome ingredients, it is actually a smart start to your day!!

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees f.

Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.

Spray lightly with non-stick spray.

Combine butter and applesauce.

Add sugar and beat for 1-2 minutes , until fully incorporated.

Beat in egg whites and whole egg for another 2 minutes.

Mix in vanilla and buttermilk.

Stir in flour , baking powder , salt , nutmeg , and baking soda until combined.

Be careful not to overmix when adding the dry ingredients or muffins will be tough.

Scoop batter into prepared muffin tins , about two thirds full.

Bake muffins for 13-15 minutes , or until batter starts to pull away from the liners and tops spring back when poked.

While muffins are baking , mix 1 / 4 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle tops of muffins with cinnamon sugar right after removing them from the oven.

Cool for 2 minutes in pan , then remove to cooling rack.

Refrigerate.

Ingredients

white whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, baking soda, low-fat buttermilk, butter, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, egg whites, egg, vanilla, cinnamon