Sunday, October 5, 2008

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

These muffins are remarkably good for being 100% whole wheat. I usually add pecans or walnuts.

Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/4 c packed brown sugar
2 Tb wheat or oat bran
1.5 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1.5 C oats
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup boiling water

1. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in oats, raisins, and cranberries.
2. Combine buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and egg; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Stir in boiling water. Let batter stand 15 minutes.
3. Spoon batter into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove muffins from pans immediately; place on a wire rack.