Fresh Strawberry Muffins

18 servings

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 cup lowfat buttermilk
• 1/3 cup melted margarine or butter
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
•    vegetable cooking spray
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons sugar

Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and stir well. Add fresh sliced strawberries, stir well, and make a well in the center of mixture.

Combine buttermilk and next 4 ingredients, stirring just until moistened.

Divide batter evenly among 18 muffin cups with cooking spray; sprinkle 1 1/2 TBS sugar evenly over muffins. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans immediately, let cool on a wire rack

Bon appetit!