Spiced Yogurt Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 1/4 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Line 18 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Lightly spray the liners with vegetable oil spray.

3. 3

   In a food processor, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and 1/2 teaspoons of the nutmeg and pulse to blend. Transfer to a large bowl.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, butter, applesauce, and vanilla. Fold the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients until just blended.

5. 5

   Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle the granulated sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoons over the muffins. Bake for 18 minutes, until the muffins are springy; let cool in the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.