Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping batter)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Coat 16 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl; make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
  • Combine brown sugar, honey and peanut butter in a separate bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Add milk, egg whites, and egg to honey mixture and stir well.
  • Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir just until moistened and incorporated (do not over-mix or muffins will be dry and crumbly).
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups. Sprinkle the 2 tbls. of granulated sugar evenly over the tops of the muffins.
  • Bake for 18 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched in the center.
  • Remove muffins from the pans immediately and place on a wire rack to cool.