Apple Raisin Walnut Muffins

• canola oil↗1⁄4 cup
• applesauce↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• large eggs↗2
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• whole wheat flour↗1 cup
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• peeled diced apples, about 1 large granny smith1 1⁄2 cups
• raisins↗1⁄2 cup
• chopped walnuts1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

3. 3

   In a bowl with electric mixer, beat oil, applesauce, and sugar together for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add eggs and vanilla; beat 1 minute.

5. 5

   In another bowl, stir together flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

6. 6

   Fold in diced apple, raisins, and chopped walnuts.

7. 7

   Add dry ingredients to oil mixture.

8. 8

   Stir just until combined.

9. 9

   Do not overmix.

10. 10

    Fill muffin cups.

11. 11

    Bake 20-25 minutes or until done.

12. 12

    Cool in pan 5 minutes, then cool on wire rack.