Pear Bran Muffins

Submitted by Chef #505170

"These wholesome, satisfying muffins are filled with tender pieces of pear and spiced with cinnamon. They freeze well; just heat in the microwave before serving."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 12 muffins
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup wheat bran
• 2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups fat-free buttermilk
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 bosc pear, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract

directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with cooking spray.
3. Combine flour, bran, sugar substitute, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
4. Combine buttermilk, eggs, oil, pear, and vanilla in another mixing bowl.
5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
6. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just to combine; do not overmix.
7. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Cool and serve.