Spiced Apple and Chickpea Muffins

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line sixteen 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups. Lightly coat bake cups with cooking spray.

In a bowl stir together next four ingredients (through salt). Add apples; toss gently to coat. In another bowl combine next six ingredients (through butter). Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups. If desired, sprinkle tops lightly with turbinado sugar.

Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups; serve warm.