Hearty Fig Oat Bran Muffins Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥧 Recipe Category: Quick Breads
🔍 Keywords: Breads, Fruit, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven, Easy
🍽️ Servings: 12
Description:
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of these Hearty Fig Oat Bran Muffins, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a delightful snack. Bursting with the natural sweetness of figs and bananas, these muffins are low in cholesterol and packed with fiber, making them a guilt-free treat you’ll love to enjoy any time of day!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups egg substitute
- 1/2 cup egg
- 3 cups nonfat milk
- 1/2 cup mashed banana
- 6 dried figs, chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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Combine Bran Flakes: In a large bowl, combine your favorite bran flakes with apple juice. Moisten the flakes evenly.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: To the moistened bran flakes, add the egg substitute, egg, nonfat milk, mashed banana, chopped figs, honey, and brown sugar. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the bowl of wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the paper-lined muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
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Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the wholesome goodness of these Hearty Fig Oat Bran Muffins!
These muffins are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, as a nutritious addition to your lunchbox, or as a satisfying snack any time of day. Packed with fiber, low in cholesterol, and bursting with natural sweetness, they’re sure to become a favorite in your household. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake up a batch of deliciousness that will keep you coming back for more!
