Three grain muffins

24 Muffins

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAll-bran cereal
1cupRolled oats
1cupBoiling water
½cupMargarine; melted OR- unsaturated oil (such as soy or corn)
2Eggs; OR... Egg substitute
1cupButtermilk
½cupMolasses
½cupHoney
1teaspoonVanilla
1cupCalifornia Dried Figs
cupWhole wheat flour
1cupUnbleached or bread flour OR half rye or millet flour and half unbleached flour
1teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonBaking powder

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine bran cereal, oats and boiling water. Add melted margarine, eggs, buttermilk, molasses, honey, vanilla, and figs. In a large bowl, blend whole wheat and unbleached flours, soda and powder. Add liquid ingredients, mix lightly, just until blended.

Spoon into greased muffin tins (do not use muffin papers, they will stick). Bake in a 400 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 2 to 2-½ dozen muffins.

Each muffin contains about: Calories 119, Fat 3.14G, Sodium 123MG, Cholesterol 14.2MG, Protein 2.98G, Carbohydrates 22.0G, Fiber 2.95G Source: Fabulous Figs The Fitness Fruit Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias