These cherry pecan chocolate muffins are sure to be a hit at all of your Valentine’s Day events.

Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup wheat bran

¼ cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup applesauce

2 teaspoons cinnamon

¼ cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup 2% milk

1 cup chocolate chips

½ cup dried cherries

½ cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, combine all the wet ingredients.
3. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until moist.
4. Fill 12 muffin cups three-fourths full and put a sprinkle of ground cinnamon on top.
5. Bake for 16-20 minutes in a 400-degree F oven.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Serving size: 1 muffin

Calories: 219

Carbohydrates: 27 g

Total fat: 13 g

Dietary fiber: 5 g

Sodium: 271 mg