Loaded with soluble fiber, the old-fashioned oats in these muffins help reduce cholesterol and regulate blood sugar. Dates and applesauce—both full of fiber, vitamins, and natural sugars—create a complex caramel flavor when combined with the honey.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook applesauce and dates in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, and let cool completely.
Step 2
Add bran, buttermilk, egg, honey, ginger, and vanilla to applesauce mixture, stirring to combine. Let stand 10 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk together flour, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, allspice, and 1/4 cup oats. Stir into applesauce mixture.
Step 4
Coat two mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Spoon batter into prepared cups, filling each to the brim. Sprinkle the remaining1 tablespoon oats over muffins, dividing evenly. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until a tester inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes. Let cool completely in tins on wire racks. Muffins can be stored up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Step 5
Per Serving (1 muffin)
Step 6
Calories: 43g
Step 7
Saturated: 1g
Step 8
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Step 9
Cholesterol: 9mg
Step 10
Carbohydrates: 9g
Step 11
Protein: 1.4g
Step 12
Sodium: 86mg
Step 13
Fiber: 1.6g
