Peach-Cinnamon Muffins
Description
Diced fresh peaches, almond extract, and ground cinnamon lend big flavor to these healthier muffins.
Ingredients
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2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup quick-cooking oats
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1 cup diced fresh peaches
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups.
2
Stir together bananas, brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and almond extract in a large bowl. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda in another bowl.
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Add flour mixture and oats to banana mixture; gently stir just until combined. Do not overmix. Fold in peaches. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove muffins from pan, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely.