Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins

Name: Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Muffins
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups complete (just add water) pancake mix (plain or honey wheat); 3/4 cup Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 cup peeled chopped green apple; 1/3 cup dried cranberries (optional); 1/2 of an 8-oz. block 1/3-less fat (Neufchatel) or regular cream cheese (dairy or non-dairy) torn into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup chopped Blue Diamond Honey Roasted Almonds (optional)

Cook Time:: 45 Minutes
Difficulty:: Easy
Serves Up To:: 12 Servings

Nutrition Information

Total Fat: 10g
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 310mg

Potassium: 69mg
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 19g
Protein: 4g

Directions

Step 1 complete
Preheat oven to 375°F and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
Step 2 complete
Stir together pancake mix, Almond Breeze, sugar, oil, extract and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Lightly stir in apples, cranberries and cream cheese.
Step 3 complete
Spoon into prepared cups and sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool then store in a covered container with a loose fitting lid. Muffins may be frozen. To reheat, leave wrapped muffins on the counter overnight, or microwave a frozen muffin on 50% power for about 20 seconds.