Meals Matter

Apple Oat-Bran Muffins

Contributed By: dhanyaka
Dr. Weil's My Optimum Health Plan

Commercially baked muffins have become as large as small birthday cakes and loaded with calories and fat. These muffins, on the other hand, are delicious and loaded with fiber and heart-friendly oat bran. They may truly be the breakfast of champions. You may use Granny Smith or Gravenstein apples, but feel free to try your favorite green apple. You can freeze what you don't consume right away for a later date.

Ingredients

Canola or olive oil for oiling the muffin pan

2 Large green cooking apples

2 cups Whole-wheat pastry flour

1 cup Unbleached white flour

1 1/4 cups Oat bran

2 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda

1 teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg

1 12-ounce Can apple juice concentrate, thawed

1 cup Water

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly oil muffin pan.

2. Peel and core apples; chop them coarsely. Set aside.

3. In a mixing bowl, stir together pastry flour, white flour, oat bran, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

4. Add thawed apple juice concentrate, chopped apples, and enough water to make a light batter.

5. Mix just enough to moisten all ingredients. Divide batter among the muffin cups and bake till lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.

6. Remove muffins from cups while hot.

Cook's Notes

Nutritional Information: Per serving: 208 calories 1 g total fat (0 g sat) 0 mg cholesterol 49 g carbohydrate 6 g protein 5 g fiber 272 mg sodium

Recipe Comments

Commented by: ailyhsaun

When I set out to make this recipe, I realized I did not have whole wheat flour in the house, nor did I have oat-bran. Opps! What I did have was white flour and a nearly full box of quaker wheat bran. I used 2 1/2 cups white flour + 1/2 cup bran .... then substituted more wheat bran for the oat bran. They turned out beautifully. Made a batch of 18

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Snack
Dessert