Low Calorie Maple Oat Bran Muffins with Currants
As autumn paints the world in hues of gold and amber, it's the perfect time to treat yourself to a warm and nourishing breakfast. Today, I'm thrilled to share my recipe for Low Calorie Maple Oat Bran Muffins with Currants. These muffins are a harmonious blend of nutty oat bran, sweet maple syrup, and bursts of tangy currants. With each bite, you'll feel a comforting hug from the flavors of the season. So, let's don our aprons and create a breakfast masterpiece together.
Equipment
- oven
- 1 6 cup jumbo muffin tin (or 12 cup standard)
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 separate bowl
- 1 toothpick
Ingredients
- 1 cup unprocessed oat bran
- ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup currants
- 1½ cups skim milk
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup - pure, real maple)
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and generously spray a 6 cup jumbo (or 12 cup standard) muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In large mixing bowl combine bran, flours, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the currants, milk, syrup, oil, and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just moistened (the batter will be lumpy).
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups and bake for 15-20 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean).
- Allow muffins to cool for 10-15 minutes before from the muffin pan.
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Notes
Feel free to customize your Low Calorie Maple Oat Bran Muffins with additional mix-ins such as chopped nuts, dried fruits, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon. Let your creativity shine!