Breads – Orange Bran Muffins

Orange Bran Muffins
With a little creativity, you can make tasty muffins that are low in fat and calories.

♥ Use egg substitute in place of whole eggs.
♥ Use low fat buttermilk and orange juice.
♥ Reduce the amount of oil.

Makes 6 large muffins

Ingredients:
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose, unbleached flour
3/4 cup wheat or oat bran
1 cup golden brown sugar
1/2 tbsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup liquid egg substitute
1 cup buttermilk, low fat
Zest of one orange, finely grated
1/4 cup canola oil

Preheat oven to 375º. Plump the cranberries in the orange juice. Whisk the flour, bran, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl and set aside. Combine the egg substitute, buttermilk, oil, cranberries, and zest in another bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and mix together. Be careful to not overwork the batter. Divide the batter into muffin tins and bake until golden, or until the center springs back to the touch (about 25 to 30 minutes). Allow the muffins to cool off for at least 10 minutes.