Morning Glory Muffins

* Exported from MasterCook *

Morning Glory Muffins

Recipe By : Eating Well New Favorites Cookbook, p. 163
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :30:00
Categories : Baked Goods Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup wheat bran
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup dried apricots -- chopped
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup apple butter
1 large egg white
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest -- grated
1 teaspoon vanilla

Position rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 425 degrees. Coat
12 muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together bran, flours, baking powder, baking soda and
salt. Stir in raisins, dates and dried apricots. In a separate bowl, whisk
together buttermilk, molasses, apple butter, egg white, oil, lemon juice,
lemon zest and vanilla. Stir into the flour mixture just until the dry
ingredients are moistened. Do not overmix. Divide the batter among the
prepared muffin cups. (They wil be nearlly full.) Bake for 15-20 mintes,
or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn the
muffins out onto a rack and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.




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