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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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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. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached 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 egg whites |
1/2 cup fat-free milk |
1/4 cup canola oil |
1 egg |
4 teaspoons grated orange peel |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 medium pears, peeled and chopped |
Directions:
1. 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 peel and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears, then egg whites.
2. Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 dozen.
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