Cranberry Applesauce Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans or macadamia nuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a muffin pan, or use paper or sillicone liners.
2. In a small bowl, mix together applesauce, oil and egg. Fold in cranberries and pecans. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in egg mixture. Stir until just moistened.
3. Spoon into muffin cups, 2/3 full. Sprinkle with sugar (optional).
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 2 minutes before removing.