Spiced Apple Muffins

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon aluminum free baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 cup brown sugar, Rapadura or Sucanat
2 free range eggs (beaten)
2/3 cup organic milk
1/4 cup organic butter (melted)
1 cup peeled and grated/shredded organic apple
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:

In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Mix in brown sugar.  In a separate bowl, combine eggs, milk and butter.  Mix well.  Add egg mixture to flour mixture and mix (do not over mix).  Fold in apples and walnuts (if using).  Spoon batter into lightly greased muffin tin.  Bake in preheated oven at 350F for approximately 20 minutes or until golden and baked through.  Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.