ORANGE-CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS

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This is a recipe from the G.I. Diet book. They are loaded with fibre but taste really nice. Not a light cake like muffin. The cranberries give these muffins a nice little burst of tartness. I didn't have any fresh cranberries so I used dried.

Provided by Reggies Mom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1/2 cup wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 canola oil
1/2 cup boiling water
1/3 cup sugar substitute
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup ground flax seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Line or grease 12 muffin cups and set aside.
  • Combine the bran cereal and wheat bran in a large bowl. Stir in the boiling water to moisten and set aside for 5 minutes. Mix in the buttermilk, egg, oil, sugar substitute, orange juice concentrate, orange zest and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, flaxseed, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Stir in the cranberries. Stir into the bran mixture until just moistened.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cook in the pan for about 5 minutes, then remove to cook slightly before serving.
  • Storage: The muffins can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. To freeze, wrap each muffin individually, then place them in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container.

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