Kittencals Fat Free Bran Muffins Food

KITTENCAL'S FAT-FREE BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Generously coat 10 regular-size muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
• In a small bowl mix the wheat bran with milk and yogurt; allow to stand for 12-15 minutes, stirring a few times.
• In a large bowl whisk the applesauce with egg, brown sugar and vanilla; mix in the bran mixture until thoroughly combined.
• In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon (then if using mix in the blueberries) add the bran mixture to the dry mixture; using a small spatula fold gently just until combined (fold gently).
• Scoop into muffin tins filling almost full.
• Bake for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done (these won't take long to bake so watch closely).

KITTENCAL'S BANANA-ALMOND MUFFINS WITH ALMOND STREUSEL

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the topping; in a bowl mix together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon; blend in the soft butter using your fingertips, then add in the finely chopped almonds; set aside.
• Line 12 regular muffin tins with paper liners.
• In a medium or large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
• In another bowl beat the melted butter with sugar, egg and vanilla extract until well blended (about 2 minutes) add in the mashed bananas, mix until just blended.
• Using a wooden spoon mix in the flour mixture until JUST blended (the batter will be lumpy).
• Mix in the chopped almonds.
• Divide the batter evenly between 12 muffin tins, then sprinkle the topping mixture on top of each muffin.
• Bake for about 20 minutes, or until muffins test done.

KITTENCAL'S MAKE-AHEAD BREAKFAST-ON-THE-RUN SAUSAGE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Cook the sausage patties in a skillet.
• Toast each half of English muffin, then butter or spread with mayonnaise.
• Cool the patties and the muffins.
• Lay one sausage patty on top of half of a bun then top with cheese slice, top with remaining half of muffin.
• Wrap each one individually in heavy plastic wrap and freeze until solid.
• Remove the frozen sandwiches from freezer and wrap each sandwich tightly in foil to prevent any freezer burn, then return to freezer until ready to use.
• When ready to use; unwrap the sandwich from the foil and plastic wrap.
• Wrap in a paper towel and microwave on HIGH for about 50-60 seconds or until heated through.
• Add on an egg (if using) before or after warming the sandwich.

LOW-FAT BANANA OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS

Steps:

• Add sugar to mashed bananas and mix.
• Add beaten egg and mix.
• In a separate bowl mix all dry ingredients.
• Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix well.
• Mix in applesauce.
• Add chocolate chips and Stir.
• Spoon into medium size muffin tin (I use paper muffin cups so they won't stick) and fill 3/4's full.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350.
• Enjoy!

FAT-FREE/CHOLESTEROL-FREE BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Line 12 regular size muffin tins with paper liners.
• In a medium bowl combine the buttermilk with wheat bran; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl whisk together the egg whites with molasses, applesauce, mashed banana and vanilla; mix until well combined.
• In a medium bowl combine the flour with sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
• After the 10 minutes of sitting time add the egg mixture to the bran/buttermilk mixture; mix very well to combine, then add to the flour mixture; mix until just combined.
• Mix in raisins (if using).
• Divide into the muffin tins filling just over threee-quarters full.
• Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done.

LOW-FAT BLUEBERRY BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. Mix together wheat bran and milk, and let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat in bran mixture. Sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into bran mixture until just blended. Fold in blueberries. Scoop into muffin cups.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly tapped.