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Java Muffins

Name: Java Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

If you love your morning java like I do, get a double dose by paring this crunchy pecan-topped muffin with your favorite hot cup of Joe. They travel well and are ideal to take to work—for that mid-morning coffee break, of course. —Zainab Ahmed, Mountlake Terrace, Washington

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in applesauce. In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, coffee, coffee granules and vanilla until granules are dissolved; gradually add to butter mixture.
In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to butter mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans.
Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 220 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

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