Oat Bran Muffins
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These moist, delicious muffins make a great breakfast or snack. Bring them to a potluck brunch or early-morning tailgate!
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- Servings
- 12 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 muffin
Ingredients
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oat bran
- 2 1/4 cup
- 532 g
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firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup
- 59 g
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baking powder
- 1 tbsp
- 15 g
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ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp
- 7 g
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milk (fat-free)
- 3/4 cup
- 177 g
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egg substitute ((equal to 1 egg))
- 1/4 cup
- 59 g
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canola oil
- 2 tbsp
- 30 g
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unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup
- 237 g
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medium banana (mashed)
- 1
- 1
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dried fruit such as raisins, dates, apricots (optional) (optional)
- 2 tbsp
- 30 g
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Mix the first four ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
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Combine milk, egg, and oil. Mix applesauce with mashed banana and blend with liquid ingredients. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until moistened.
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Pour into muffin tins that have been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Do not use paper liners, as the muffins have a tendency to stick to the paper. Bake for 15-17 minutes.
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TIP: The tops of these muffins don’t brown well due to the low sugar content, but they are still moist and full of flavor!