Thursday, June 5, 2008

Applesauce, Bran, and Oatmeal Muffins

These are super addictive, gone by the end of the day in my house. And they are SO good for you, especially if you use wheat flour. I have also put walnuts and dried cherries instead of raisins. I am going to try fresh blueberries too!

Applesauce, Bran, and Oatmeal Muffins
from Cooking Light

Ingredients:
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour (I used Wheat Flour)
1 c. quick-cooking oats
3/4 c. wheat bran
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c. raisins
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. fat-free milk
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp light-colored corn syrup
1 large egg
Cooking spray

Directions:
-Preheat oven to 375°.
-Combine flour and the next 7 ingredients (flour through salt) in a medium bowl.
-Stir in raisins; make a well in center of mixture.
-Combine applesauce and next 4 ingredients (applesauce through egg); stir well with a whisk.
-Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
-Spoon the batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
-Bake at 375° for 18 minutes or until the muffins spring back when touched lightly in center.
-Remove muffins from pans immediately; cool on a wire rack.

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