Breakfast Apple Muffins

With school starting up, I wanted to find something different to offer for breakfast. Seriously, my 5 year old wants/eats the same thing almost everyday. She prefers frozen waffles or pancakes over homemade (what's wrong with her?!?), along with a boiled egg (just the white part WITH salt) and sometimes she'll eat whatever fruit I add to her plate. That's it. Once in a blue moon I'll get her to eat an egg & cheese taco. So when I saw this sweet breakfast muffin recipe, I had to try it.

She likes granny smith apples, so that's what I used. It was a pretty big one so once I grated it, it measured out to about 2 cups worth. I also used whole milk and butter flavored shortening. I also sifted the flour before I measured it out, something I don't normally do but wanted to follow the directions as much as possible.

I think we all liked the muffins except my picky girl. I asked why and all she said was "I just don't". Seriously, they turned out good. I thought they'd be tart because of the green apple but they were sweet and very moist. I'll definitely try them again but maybe a little more healthy by using whole wheat flour and almond or skim milk. 

Here's my interpretation of the recipe:

Breakfast Apple Muffins (12)

1 c applesauce may be sub. for fresh apple

Sift together:

1 1/2 c. sifted flour

1/2 c. sugar

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/8 t. nutmeg

Mix together:

1 egg

1 grated apple

1/4 c. milk

1/4 c. melted shortening

Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes

I hope you enjoy and give this recipe a second chance in your kitchen too.