WHOLE WHEAT, OATMEAL, AND RAISIN MUFFINS

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Whole Wheat, Oatmeal, and Raisin Muffins image

I am always looking to get more fiber into my diet, so when I came across this recipe, I knew I had found a great recipe. I use Splenda instead of regular sugar. A perfect breakfast muffin!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup whole wheat flour (about 4 3/4 ounces)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons wheat germ, untoasted
2 tablespoons wheat bran
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup boiling water
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  • Combine flour and next 7 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Stir in oats, dates, raisins, and cranberries. Make a well in center of mixture.
  • Combine buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and egg; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
  • Stir in boiling water. Let batter stand 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center.
  • Remove muffins from pans immediately; place on a wire rack.

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