ORANGE-PEAR MUFFINS

Orange-Pear Muffins image

These muffins feature pears, which are a great source of vitamin C, and seasonal spices such as cinnamon and allspice. Grated orange peel rounds out the holiday touch in these feel-good treats from Kay Tanberg of Duluth, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium pears, peeled and chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, whisk the milk, oil, egg, orange zest and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears, then egg whites. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.