APPLE-GINGER OAT-BRAN MUFFINS

Apple-Ginger Oat-Bran Muffins image

Provided by Vino Girl

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 cup flour
3/4 cup oat bran
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons extra- light olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped unpeeled apple
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon extra- light olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped unpeeled apples

Steps:

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
Line the cups of a standard muffin pan with paper liners or coat cups with nonstick cooking spray.
In a measuring cup, combine milk and vinegar; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine next 7 dry ingredients. Make a well in the center; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine milk with next 5 ingredients.
Pour mixture into well and stir until batter is still slightly lumpy.
Pour into muffin pan.
To make topping: In a bowl, combine flour and cinnamon. Stir in oil until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apple. Sprinkle over batter.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in pan on a rack; remove from pan to cool completely.