Apricot Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

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These delectable muffins make a wonderful homemade holiday gift or are great for a lovely sunday brunch! From the cookbook lean and luscious and meatless.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400f.

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Lightly oil 8 muffin cups or spray with a nonstick cooking spray.

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In a large bowl , combine both flours , baking powder , baking soda , cinnamon and cloves.

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Mix well.

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Mix in apricots and pecans.

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In another bowl , combine remaining ingredients.

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Beat with a fork or wire whisk until blended.

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Add to dry mixture , mixing until all ingredients are moistened.

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Divide mixture evenly into prepared muffin cups.

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Bake 15 minutes , until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

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Remove muffins to a rack to cool.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, dried apricot, pecans, orange juice, vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg whites, canned pumpkin, vanilla extract