Muffins
Peach Bran Muffins
I was in the mood for something healthy today, a good snack that I could take on the go. So I decided to make some peach bran muffins since the peaches are perfect season right now at the store. I've made a similar recipe to this one called morning muffins but I just decided to alter it a bit. The addition of the peaches really makes this muffin moist and all the flavors blend really well.
Peach Bran Muffins
1 Large egg
3/4 Cups yogurt (I used a sourmilk mixture instead - add almond milk to 1 Tbsp of vinegar until it reaches 3/4 Cups and let it stand for 5min)
1/4 Cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 Cup white granulated sugar
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 Cups wheat bran
2 Cups of peeled and finely chopped peaches (about 2 medium sized peaches)
1 Cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1) Preheat the oven to 375F and line 12 muffin cups with paper cups or lightly grease pan
2) In a medium size bowl whisk together egg, yogurt (or sourmilk), both sugars, oil, vanilla, and almond extract
3) Stir in wheat bran and let mixture stand for 10min
4) Meanwhile, peel and chop the peaches and set aside
5) In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice
6) Add chopped peaches to bran mixture then add that mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just incorporated
7) Scoop batter evenly into muffin tins (about 1/4 cup each) and bake for 20-25min (mine took 20min) or until toothpick inserted in the middle of one muffin comes out clean
8) Let cool in pan for 10min then eat warm or store in an air tight container for later and enjoy!
Morning Muffins
I got this recipe from my 'Bravo! Best of Bridge Cookbook' called Marvelous Morning Muffins located in the breakfast section. These muffins are hearty, healthy and actually taste good. I loved the addition of the grated apple because it added great flavor and made the muffins more moist. The original recipe called for plain yogurt but I didn't have any in the house so I used buttermilk instead but I'm sure using yogurt would be healthier. I've posted the original recipe below becaue it's a great muffin recipe that I would make again as a quick go-to breakfast option.
Marvelous Morning Muffins
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Mocha Muffins
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Blueberry Bran Muffins
I've made these muffins before from my Better Homes and Garden cookbook and they turned out great. I decided to make them again but using jumbo size muffin tins and adding fresh blueberries for color and flavor. I also reduced the amount of oat bran in them because I remember last time I made them they were slightly on the dry side. I also used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose and added a 1tsp of vanilla just for a little more flavor. I couldn't find the recipe online so I've posted my altered version below (for jumbo size muffins and also regular size muffins) for you to enjoy.