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May 07, 2006
Pear Bran Muffins
Makes 12 servings
These wholesome, satisfying muffins are filled with tender pieces of pear and spiced with cinnamon. They freeze well; just heat in the toaster or microwave before serving.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
1 1/2 cups whole-grain pastry flour
1 cup wheat bran
2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups 1 percent or fat-free buttermilk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 Bosc pear, cored and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Heat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with cooking spray.
Combine flour, bran, sugar substitute, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine buttermilk, eggs, oil, pear, and vanilla in another mixing bowl.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just to combine; do not overmix. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool and serve.
Recipe from The South Beach Diet® Quick & Easy Cookbook. For information on the book, click here.
Nutritional Information:
130 calories
5 g total fat (0.5 g sat)
20 g carbohydrate
5 g protein
5 g fiber
200 mg sodium
Posted by denigood at May 7, 2006 09:17 AM
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