Serves: 5
Total Calories: 467

DRY INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
WET INGREDIENTS
1 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup honey
GOODIES
2 small pears peeled and chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

3. Whisk the wet ingredients in a medium bowl. Do not use a food processor to combine the wet ingredients. Add the goodies and stir to combine.

4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir just until mixed. Do not overstir.

5. Spoon the batter into a greased or papered muffin tin. Fill each cup nearly to the top.

6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes

7. Cool the muffins at least 10 minutes before removing from the tin.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 467
Calories from Fat: 37

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