Low Fat Pear Muffins

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According to about.com, these pear muffins are a delightful fall treat. Cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg add a nice flavor. As always, these muffins are at their best warm from the oven, but they freeze well, too. I can't wait to try them on a crisp autumn morning.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper muffin cups.

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Combine flour , sugar , baking powder and spices in a large bowl.

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In a medium bowl , combine milk , egg and canola oil.

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Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add milk mixture.

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Stir until just moist.

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Fold in chopped pear.

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Spoon batter into muffin cups , filling them 2 / 3 full , and bake for 20 minutes.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, nonfat milk, eggs, canola oil, pear