Kittencal's Fat-Free Bran Muffins |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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You won't even be able to tell these are fat free! -1 cup fresh blueberries or 3/4 cup light raisins may mixed in with the flour mixture and you may reduce the flour 2 tablespoons and add in 2 tablespoons flax - with the addition of blueberries you will yield 12 muffins Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups wheat bran |
3/4 cup nonfat milk |
6 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt (or can use fat-free blueberry or vanilla flavored yogurt) |
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1 large egg |
3/4 cup brown sugar (if you prefer a sweeter muffin use 3/4 cup if not you may reduce slightly) |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
1 cup whole wheat flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder (not scant, use a good teaspoon of baking powder) |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional i like to add it in) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3. Generously coat 10 regular-size muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
4. In a small bowl mix the wheat bran with milk and yogurt; allow to stand for 12-15 minutes, stirring a few times.
5. In a large bowl whisk the applesauce with egg, brown sugar and vanilla; mix in the bran mixture until thoroughly combined.
6. In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon (then if using mix in the blueberries) add the bran mixture to the dry mixture; using a small spatula fold gently just until combined (fold gently).
7. Scoop into muffin tins filling almost full.
8. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done (these won't take long to bake so watch closely).
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