I decided to re-visit these muffins in a couple different forms when a
The first dozen muffins made use of some of my sourdough starter's toss-off for acidity, a scoop of home made jam I had in the fridge for moisture, and I tossed in a good handful of Craisins that I soaked in hot water before mixing in. The result was a pink-ribboned and studded cake that had a wonderfully light spice aroma to it and a good lift to the batter. It was an example of "God I hope the starter doesn't ruin these" experimentation, and it was a delicious success.
Very Berry Sour Bran Muffins
Makes 12 large muffins
2 cups 100% Bran cereal
1 cup (100% hydration) sourdough starter (can be "toss-off")
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup agave nectar
½ cup water
1/2 tsp cider vinegar
1 cup whole-wheat flour
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 egg replacer, prepared
1/3 cup strawberry-rhubarb jam
1/3 cup Craisins
- Preheat oven to 400F. Grease 12 muffin cups.
- In large mixing bowl, combine cereal, sourdough starter, sugar, nectar, water and vinegar. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Add egg replacer and jam, to cereal mixture and beat well.
- Stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Bake 20 minutes, then cool 10 minutes in tins before turning out.
Calories: 174.0
Total Fat: 0.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 29.6 mg
Total Carbs: 42.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
Protein: 3.6 g
I was on a roll after making the cranberry muffins, and I knew exactly what I was going to do for the next ones. I didn't have enough sourdough starter left over though, so I rummaged through the fridge and found some orange juice that worked out just fine.
Orange - Apricot Raisin Bran Muffins
Makes 12
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ginger
2 cups 100% Bran cereal
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/3 cup raisins
- Preheat oven to 400F. Grease 12 muffin cups.
- Stir together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ginger.
- Set aside.In large mixing bowl, combine cereal, juice and honey. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Add egg and jam, beating well.
- Add flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add raisins and fold in gently.
- Bake 20 minutes, then cool 10 minutes in tins before turning out onto wire racks.
Calories: 189.2
Total Fat: 1.0 g
Cholesterol: 17.7 mg
Sodium: 72.2 mg
Total Carbs: 45.6 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
Protein: 4.4 g
So, I finished the order and sent it off to my customer, but I still had bran on the brain! I found a packet of Carnation Breakfast Anytime (a meal replacement powder) in my pantry this morning, and when I saw it was chocolate flavour I knew exactly who was going to get the newest batch of muffins I made! My mom never has time to slow down and actually eat something, especially on Tuesdays when my sister has riding lessons at the local stable and the two of t
Mom's Morning Muffins
Makes 6 jumbo muffins
2 cups Post 100% Bran cereal
1 packet (40g) Carnation Breakfast Anytime, Chocolate flavour
1/4 cup Torani (or similar) vanilla-flavoured syrup (use sugar-free if you want)
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup skim milk
1 egg
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp butter flavouring (optional, I use Wilton brand)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
pinch salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 375F. Grease 6 jumbo muffin cups.
- In a large bowl, combine cereal, breakfast powder, syrup, water, and milk. Stir well and allow to cool slightly.
- Add in egg, applesauce and butter flavour if using, beating well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flours, powder, soda, and salt.
- Stir flour gently into the bran mixture until just combined, fold in chocolate chips.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until they test done.
Calories: 320.8
Total Fat: 6.7 g
Cholesterol: 36.7 mg
Sodium: 166.5 mg
Total Carbs: 64.1 g
Dietary Fiber: 12.0 g
Protein: 10.7 g
Yum! I'm always on the lookout for healthy muffin recipes (for breakkie and for kids for school). I'll definitely have to try these, just have to decide which flavour!
ReplyDeleteYum, a definte breakfast treat. This surely is one great way of having your bran!
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