Apple-Ginger Oat-Bran Muffins |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 38 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Fitness magazine, November 2006 Ingredients:
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk |
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar |
1 cup flour |
3/4 cup oat bran |
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs, beaten |
1/4 cup apple juice |
2 tablespoons extra- light olive oil |
3/4 cup finely chopped unpeeled apple |
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 tablespoon extra- light olive oil |
2 tablespoons finely chopped unpeeled apples |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Line the cups of a standard muffin pan with paper liners or coat cups with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a measuring cup, combine milk and vinegar; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, combine next 7 dry ingredients. Make a well in the center; set aside.
5. In a medium bowl, combine milk with next 5 ingredients.
6. Pour mixture into well and stir until batter is still slightly lumpy.
7. Pour into muffin pan.
8. To make topping: In a bowl, combine flour and cinnamon. Stir in oil until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apple. Sprinkle over batter.
9. Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10. Cool for 5 minutes in pan on a rack; remove from pan to cool completely.
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