Hearty Fig Oat Bran Muffins

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  bran flakes
• 1⁄2 cup  apple juice
• 3  tablespoons egg substitute or 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup nonfat milk
• 6  ounces  apple juice concentrate
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  large banana, mashed
• 3⁄4 cup dried fig, chopped finely
• 2  tablespoons honey or 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 1⁄2 cups  oat flour or 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour or 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup oatmeal (rolled oats)
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons baking powder

Directions

1. Combine your favorite bran flakes in a large bowl with apple juice.
2. Moisten the flakes evenly.
3. Add the egg substitute, milk, apple juice concentrate, oil, banana, figs and honey.
4. Mix well.
5. In a small bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder.
6. Add to bran mixture and mix well.
7. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
8. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until done.