OAT BRAN MUFFINS WITH DRIED FRUIT

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This is a Weight Watchers recipe that was emailed to me. I haven't tried it yet; however, plan to in the near future. I have tried many Weight Watcher recipes and all have been very good!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 cups dried mixed fruit, coarsely chopped
1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
3/4 cup uncooked oat bran
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium banana, mashed
2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

  • Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the fruit, oats, oat bran, flour, banana, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in a food processor.
  • Pulse until mixture is just blended, then transfer to a bowl.
  • Combine milk, orange juice, egg whites, oil and orange zest in another bowl.
  • Add the milk mixture to the dried fruit mixture; stir just until blended.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until the surface of the muffins are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from pan and cool on a rack for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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