1 Preheat oven 200 degrees C and place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. 2 In a large bowl combine the flour, baking pwd and cinnamon pwd. Use a whisk to combine. Set aside. 3 Mix in the brown sugar and lightly beaten eggs. 4 Add melted butter and mix until well combined. 5 Add 3-4 additions of flour alternating with milk and ending with flour. Just mix till the flour is combined in the batter. Do not over beat. 6 Fold in the chocolate chips and diced apple (that has been tossed in cinnamon sugar). 7 Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners till three-fourths full. Bake for about 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 8 Place on a wire rack to cool and remove muffins from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Preparation: 15 mts, Baking: 25-30 mts Makes 12 muffins . 2 medium sized apples, cored, peeled and chopped (toss in 2 tbsps sugar that is mixed with a 1/4 tsp cinnamon) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tsps cinnamon pwd 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) 3/4 cup low fat milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten
To make it eggless replace the eggs with a mashed banana and 2 tbsps yogurt.
