Orange Marmalade Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 cup Splenda granular
• 1/2 tablespoon orange peel, finely grated
• 1/4 cup sugar-free orange marmalade, warmed
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free orange marmalade, for topping

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degF(180 degC) and grease a 6 hole muffin tin.

2. 2

   Sift flour and baking powder into a mixing bowl and stir in Splenda and orange peel.

3. 3

   In another bowl combine warmed marmalade, juice, egg and applesauce, mix well.

4. 4

   Add wet ingredients to the dry, being careful not to overmix, (some lumps are OK).

5. 5

   Divide the batter between the muffin holes and place a dollop of the reserved marmalade on top of each muffin.

6. 6

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

7. 7

   Carefully remove from tin. Eat as soon as possible.

8. 8

   NOTE: If you wish to use sugar instead of Splenda add another 16 calories to each muffin.

9. 9

   Serve with either no fat cream cheese or extra applesauce.