Best 7 Apricot Bran Muffins Fat Free Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of apricot bran muffins, a delightful treat that combines the sweet-tart flavor of apricots with the wholesome goodness of bran. These muffins are not just a culinary delight but also a healthier choice, boasting a fat-free recipe that caters to the health-conscious. Dive into the goodness of these muffins and relish the burst of apricot flavor in every bite. Our collection of recipes includes a classic apricot bran muffin recipe, a gluten-free variation for those with dietary restrictions, and a delectable apricot bran muffin recipe enhanced with the irresistible flavors of orange zest and walnuts. Embark on this culinary journey and discover your favorite apricot bran muffin recipe that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your well-being.

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LOW FAT OAT BRAN APRICOT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Low Fat Oat Bran Apricot Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 22m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups oat bran
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fruit juice (orange,apple,prune)
3/4 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1 small apple, grated
1/4 cup chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 425 degrees F.
  • Spray muffin tins with pan-spray.
  • (these tend to stick to paper cup cake liners).
  • Mix first 4 ingredients; set aside.
  • Mix egg substitute, juice, milk and oil; add fruit and mix into dry ingredients till just moistened.
  • Pour into prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake 15-17 minutes.

APRICOT BRAN MUFFINS FAT FREE



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recipe using non fat buttermilk. This recipe is from Sandra Woodruff Rd. Fat Frees Baking Cookbook, and posted for another interested Zaar chef. Have not tried it myself.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 46m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk
1 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 egg whites
1 cup chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Combine the bran and non fat buttermilk and let sit for 25 minutes.
  • Combine the flour, soda, brown sugar together.
  • Add the bran to the egg whites, stir well.
  • Add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients just until all are moistened.
  • Fold in the apricots.
  • Spray your muffin tins with a cooking spray, and fill 3/4 with batter.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 16- 18 minutes, or just until a tester comes away clean.
  • Remove from oven and let sit on a rack for six minutes.
  • Then remove muffins from tins to a wire rack.

APRICOT OAT BRAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Apricot Oat Bran Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Young Structural

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 30 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup natural bran
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups oats
1 cup chopped apricot

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Pour the boiling water over bran. Let stand.
  • Combine flour, wheat germ, soda and salt. Stir well to blend.
  • Cream margarine and sugar together thoroughly.
  • Add eggs and buttermilk. Mix well.
  • Add the creamed mixture to the flour mixture. Mix well.
  • Add oats, apricots and bran. Stir well to blend.
  • Fill well greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 15 to 22 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and tops are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.7, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 205.3, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 11.6, Protein 4.4

LOW FAT APRICOT MUFFINS



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These are low in calories, low in fat but NOT low in taste. You could use 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots instead of pecans or 1/4 cup of each. I eat mine warm and sprayed with Fat Free Parkay Butter Spray.

Provided by BFit4U

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12-18 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces apricot preserves
1/2 cup light butter
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
2 2/3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat butter and Splenda Brown Sugar until light, somewhat fluffy and mixed together in mixer using the whisk/wire beater.
  • Add Apricot Preserves, milk and egg beaters to mixer. Beat until well mixed.
  • In another large bowl sift all dry ingredients except the pecans.
  • Remove mixing bowl from mixer base and add the dry ingredients and pecans to the wet ingredients.
  • Mix together with wooden spoon until the batter comes together and is moistened.
  • Spray muffin pans with baking spray w/ flour (Crisco makes a good one.).
  • Fill each cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Makes about 18 muffins or 12 massive ones!

APRICOT MUFFINS



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These are moist and chewy. I sometimes add 1/2 cup of dates as well as the apricots. A family favorite!

Provided by Aunt Mamie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper muffin cups. Place apricots into a small bowl, and pour the boiling water over them. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, buttermilk and egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and stir until just blended. It is okay for the batter to have some lumps. Drain water from apricots, and mix them into the batter. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 258 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

APRICOT OAT BRAN MUFFINS - LOW FAT



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Taken from an old recipe book, adapted for my needs and tastes. 195 calories per serving, 3 grams of fat and 2 mg of cholesterol.

Provided by ColoradoCookin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6 Muffins, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups oat bran
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 egg whites
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup molasses
1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricot

Steps:

  • Preheat ove to 400.
  • Spray 6 large 3" muffin cups with no-stick spray.
  • In large bowl, stir oat bran, brown sugar and baking powder. Make a well in the center.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Stir in buttermilk and molasses.
  • Add buttermilk mixture to the oat-bran mixture and stir just until moistened. Fold in apples and apricots.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared cups, filling each 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes, then remove and cool on a wire rack.
  • NOTE:.
  • To make standar sized muffins spray 12 2 1/2" muffin cups with no-stick spray, spoon batter into cups. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S FAT-FREE BRAN MUFFINS



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You won't even be able to tell these are fat free! ---1 cup fresh blueberries or 3/4 cup light raisins may mixed in with the flour mixture and you may reduce the flour 2 tablespoons and add in 2 tablespoons flax --- with the addition of blueberries you will yield 12 muffins

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 37m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups wheat bran
3/4 cup nonfat milk
6 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt (or can use fat-free blueberry or vanilla flavored yogurt)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
3/4 cup brown sugar (if you prefer a sweeter muffin use 3/4 cup if not you may reduce slightly)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder (not scant, use a good teaspoon of baking powder)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional I like to add it in)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Generously coat 10 regular-size muffin tins with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl mix the wheat bran with milk and yogurt; allow to stand for 12-15 minutes, stirring a few times.
  • In a large bowl whisk the applesauce with egg, brown sugar and vanilla; mix in the bran mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • In a small bowl combine the flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon (then if using mix in the blueberries) add the bran mixture to the dry mixture; using a small spatula fold gently just until combined (fold gently).
  • Scoop into muffin tins filling almost full.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done (these won't take long to bake so watch closely).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 305.7, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 19, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Use ripe apricots for the best flavor. If fresh apricots are not available, you can use dried apricots that have been soaked in hot water for 10 minutes.
  • If you don't have bran cereal, you can use old-fashioned oats instead.
  • Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
  • To make the muffins even healthier, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Serve the muffins warm with a dollop of yogurt or honey.

Conclusion:

Apricot bran muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they are also low in fat and calories. These muffins are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these apricot bran muffins a try.

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