Happy Trails Muffins Recipe

Name: Happy Trails Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: ¾ cup oat bran (use toasted for more flavour); ¾ cup flour; ½ cup whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon (original calls for 1/2ts but I like it better this way); ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup applesauce; ½ 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); ½ cup pecans, chopped (optional, I leave them out); cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Servings: persons

¾ cup oat bran (use toasted for more flavour)
¾ cup flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon (original calls for 1/2ts but I like it better this way)
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup applesauce
½ 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)
½ cup pecans, chopped (optional, I leave them out)
cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

1
Coat muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper cups (muffins will stick to them though).
2
Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
3
In a second bowl combine oil mixed with 1 tbs applesauce, 1 cup applesauce, yoghurt, egg and honey/agave nectar.
4
Add to dry ingredients and stir only until just moistened.
5
Fold in apples and pecans if using.
6
Pour into prepared muffin tins, sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar if using.
7
and bake in the pre-heated oven at 400F for 20-25 minutes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup oat bran (use toasted for more flavour), ¾ cup flour, ½ cup whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Happy Trails Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Happy Trails Muffins

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