Sugarless Fruit Nut Muffins Recipe

Submitted by krissy1985

Makes 12 servings

"A really delicious sweet tasting sugarless muffin!"

Ingredients

1/2	cup raisins
1	cup chopped pitted prunes
1	cup water
1/4	teaspoon salt
2	eggs, lightly beaten
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
1	cup whole wheat flour
1	teaspoon baking soda
1/2	teaspoon baking powder
1/4	cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). spray a muffin pan with 0 calorie spray, or use paper liners. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine dates, raisins, prunes, and water. Boil for 5 minutes, then stir in butter and salt; set aside to cool.
When fruit mixture is cool, transfer to a large bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking soda and baking powder, then blend into fruit mixture. fold in nuts if desired. Spoon into muffin cups 2/3 to 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.