Peaches are great stone fruits packed with vitamins and nutrients! Bran cereal is a great source of fiber, a nutrient that helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower your risk of developing heart disease. You can use fresh, frozen or canned peaches for this wholesome recipe!
Makes: 12 Servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups bran cereal
1 cup milk, low-fat
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup drained canned peaches (chopped) – in their own juice, not syrup
nonstick cooking spray
Optional: lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine bran cereal and milk. Let soak for 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in egg and oil.
- In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. If using lemon peel, add that too.
- Add bran mixture all at once to flour mixture, stirring just until wet. Batter will be thick.
- Gently stir in peaches.
- Fill muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray to just below the rim, making sure not to fill completely.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, remove, and serve.
