Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins

Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins

Dona Foltz

  • 3/4 cup diced dried fruit
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 1/4 cups oat bran
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup buttermilk or yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  1. Cover dried fruit with hot water, and stir in cinnamon. Let steep until dried fruit is plump and rehydrated. Drain liquid and set aside.
  2. Mix together oat bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Whisk together egg whites, applesauce, sugar, butter- or yogurt, oil and drained fruit.
  4. Add to dry ingredients, and stir just blend.
  5. Fill 12 greased muffin Cups, and bake at 375 degrees 20 minutes. These freeze well.