Peanut Butter and Honey Muffins

• cups all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• cup whole wheat flour↗1 cup
• tablespoon baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoon salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• cup brown sugar, packed↗1⁄4 cup
• cup honey↗2⁄3 cup
• cup creamy peanut butter↗1⁄2 cup
• cups low-fat milk↗1 1⁄2 cups
• large egg whites, lightly beaten↗2
• large egg, lightly beaten↗1
• tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping batter)↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F Coat 16 muffin cups with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl; make a well in the center of the flour mixture.

3. 3

   Combine brown sugar, honey and peanut butter in a separate bowl, stirring well with a whisk.

4. 4

   Add milk, egg whites, and egg to honey mixture and stir well.

5. 5

   Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir just until moistened and incorporated (do not over-mix or muffins will be dry and crumbly).

6. 6

   Spoon batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle the 2 tbls. of granulated sugar evenly over the tops of the muffins.

7. 7

   Bake for 18 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched in the center.

8. 8

   Remove muffins from the pans immediately and place on a wire rack to cool.