Best 2 Oat Bran Fruit Muffins Recipes

Indulge your taste buds with our delightful Oat Bran Fruit Muffins, a symphony of wholesome ingredients and tantalizing flavors. These muffins are not just a culinary treat but also a nutritional powerhouse, crafted with heart-healthy oat bran and bursting with the goodness of ripe banana, crisp apples, succulent raisins, and a hint of zesty orange. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness from natural fruits and a subtle nutty flavor from the oat bran. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast, a quick snack, or a delectable dessert, these muffins are a guilt-free indulgence that will satisfy your cravings while nourishing your body.

**Additional Recipe Ideas:**

1. **Easy Blueberry Muffins:** Delight in the classic flavor combination of plump blueberries and moist muffin batter. These muffins are a timeless treat that will please everyone.

2. **Decadent Chocolate Chip Muffins:** Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our chocolate chip muffins. The rich chocolate chips and fluffy muffin texture create a heavenly experience.

3. **Savory Zucchini Muffins:** Enjoy a savory twist with our zucchini muffins. Packed with grated zucchini, these muffins offer a moist and flavorful option that's perfect for a brunch or light meal.

4. **Healthy Carrot Cake Muffins:** Satisfy your sweet tooth with our carrot cake muffins, featuring grated carrots, warm spices, and a touch of cream cheese frosting. These muffins are a wholesome and delicious way to enjoy a classic dessert.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

OAT BRAN FRUIT MUFFINS

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I recently tried PaulaG's Pumpkin Fruit and Nut Muffins (#116356) and loved the wonderful moistness given to these by the apricots and raisins. So much so, I went looking through my cookbooks for recipes that might capture that same delightful quality. The original comes from "The 250 Best Muffin Recipes" but I've already started tweaking it a bit here. This has been updated since Roosie's review.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups oat bran
1/4 cup oatmeal, regular not instant
1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (if you can't find pre-mixed dried fruit, make your own combination or use raisins)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar (use a half cup if you like your muffins sweeter)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk (or use 1/3 cup non-fat yogurt plus skim milk to level it off to 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons canola oil
cooking spray

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (180c).
In one bowl combine all of the dry ingredients - oat bran, oatmeal, fruit, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a second bowl, lightly beat the egg whites by hand. Whisk in the yogurt, oil, applesauce and brown sugar. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just mix. Do not over beat as it will result in a tough lumpy muffin.
Spoon batter into lightly sprayed muffin tin. (Use paper liners if you prefer.) Bake 33 to 38 minutes, toothpick should be clean.

OAT BRAN MUFFINS WITH DRIED FRUIT

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This is a Weight Watchers recipe that was emailed to me. I haven't tried it yet; however, plan to in the near future. I have tried many Weight Watcher recipes and all have been very good!

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dried mixed fruit, coarsely chopped
1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
3/4 cup uncooked oat bran
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium banana, mashed
2 teaspoons orange zest

Steps:

Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine the fruit, oats, oat bran, flour, banana, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in a food processor.
Pulse until mixture is just blended, then transfer to a bowl.
Combine milk, orange juice, egg whites, oil and orange zest in another bowl.
Add the milk mixture to the dried fruit mixture; stir just until blended.
Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling two-thirds full.
Bake 15 minutes or until the surface of the muffins are golden brown and spring back when lightly pressed, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Remove from pan and cool on a rack for 10 minutes before serving.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Tips:

Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas not only add sweetness and flavor to the muffins but also help keep them moist.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Fill the muffin cups evenly: This ensures that all the muffins bake evenly.
Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Overbaking can dry out the muffins.
Let the muffins cool completely before storing them: This helps them to set and prevents them from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

These oat bran fruit muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They're easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits and nuts. They're also a great way to use up leftover bananas. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying treat, give these muffins a try!

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