Happy Trails Muffins

Name: Happy Trails Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 18 muffins
Ingredients: 3/4 cup oat bran (use toasted for more flavour); 3/4 cup flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (original calls for 1/2ts but I like it better this way); 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup applesauce; 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons oil (mixed with 1 tbsp applesauce); 1 tablespoon applesauce; 3 tablespoons honey or 3 tablespoons agave nectar; 1 cup apple, chopped (1 apple); 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional, I leave them out); cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Submitted by Lalaloula

"This gorgeous recipe for moist and flavorful yet also healthy muffins comes from " The Wild Wild West" cookbook, which I got of my wonderful swap partner and friend Tammie in the 2009 Cookbook Swap. I luv how easy and quick it comes together and how tasty the muffins are while still being good for you."

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photo by AZPARZYCH

Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 17
Yields:: 18 muffins

ingredients

³⁄₄ cup oat bran (use toasted for more flavour)
³⁄₄ cup flour
¹⁄₂ cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¹⁄₂ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (original calls for 1/2ts but I like it better this way)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup applesauce
¹⁄₂ cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons oil (mixed with 1 tbsp applesauce)
1 tablespoon applesauce
3 tablespoons honey or 3 tablespoons agave nectar
1 cup apple, chopped (1 apple)
¹⁄₂ cup pecans, chopped (optional, I leave them out)
cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

directions

Coat muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper cups (muffins will stick to them though).
Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
In a second bowl combine oil mixed with 1 tbs applesauce, 1 cup applesauce, yoghurt, egg and honey/agave nectar. Add to dry ingredients and stir only until just moistened.
Fold in apples and pecans if using. Pour into prepared muffin tins, sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar if using.
and bake in the pre-heated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.

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Reviews

These are really tastey and will be made frequently because both DSs LOVE these!! I was able to get a small box of oat bran (just in case we wouldn't use it all) and so I can make a few more batches. I put too much cooking spray in the muffin cups bacause I was afraid of sticking, so the spray burned a little on the outside. I added the pecans, used vanilla yogurt and cinnamon applesauce. I don't feel so bad for letting DS's eat these for lunch since they are so healthy!! Made for AUS/NZ Recipe Swap #48.

AZPARZYCH
We loved the flavor and I loved the ease in preparing. The burst of apple is what makes these muffins stand out. I did include the pecans and think next time I will add even more. Maybe another 1/4 cup. Mine didn't really rise and I got 16 muffins with a few really short ones. So next time I'm making 12 muffins and calling it good (really good). I love it when you have all the ingredients. Well, with the exception of the oat bran that I was able to locate in bulk at the local grocery store. Thanks for posting a keeper. :)

teresas
Very tasty and moist muffin (for being so low in fat!) Plenty sweet enough for me (I used Agave Nectar). I also added about 1/2 teaspoon more cinnamon and another 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg because I like to really taste those two in my muffins. I used the optional pecans. Made for TOP FAVORITES of 2009 COOKBOOKS TAG GAME

Outta Here
We really liked these, especially DH as they were "not too sweet" :) I used a pear (it was REALLY ripe) instead of the apple, so these had a little lighter taste, and used 3/4 cup ground golden flax meal instead of the oat bran (personal preference). Also made these as mini-muffins (350F for ~ 13 mins), as they fit good in DH lunch bag and I don't have regular muffin tins! Another keeper recipe! Thanks Lalaloula! Made for POTLUCK TAG, April 2009!

kitty.rock
These were great! I really loved how light the texture is; that's always a challenge with a bran muffin. I also love that they aren't sweetened with refined sugar. For us, the sweetness was just enough, though we tend to like breakfast pastries less sweet than most. I used 1/4 c pecans, and used 1 T melted coconut oil instead of 2. I will absolutely be making these again; thanks for posting a keeper. Made for Went to Market tag.

jessi_mcg