SHANNON'S ULTIMATE ZUCCHINI BRAN MUFFINS

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I have search near and far to come close to my favorite muffins that I used to by next door to the corner Convenient Store..they were heaven but unfortunately, they closed doors. So now just by accident, combining two recipes inspirations-I found it!! Very close and very dense and flavorful. I also use this as a base for any bran muffin that I just add or take away. I have a sugar free and fat free version of this that I will post. I really enjoy them and I have had raves from my older neighbors who loved them as well.

Provided by Wicked Creations

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup all-bran cereal (wheat flakes)
1 cup bran flakes (organic-the real deal)
1/2 cup Wheatena or 1/2 cup cracked wheat
1 cup Post Grape-Nuts cereal
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 cups dry low-fat buttermilk
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/3 cup honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup zucchini (shredded)
1 cup pecans (chopped)
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Combine cereals, bran, wheat germ together. Pour prepared buttermilk over mixture and let it sit for five minutes in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Add egg whites, applesauce, brown sugar, honey, yogurt and vanilla extract to cereal mixture and mix.
  • Add flour mixture to batter stirring til moistened.
  • Add zucchini, pecans and raisins and thoroughly mix.
  • Fill tins almost full--they will not raise much.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
  • Note: You can make this into a loaf but bake for 50-60 minutes instead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 142.1, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 6, Sugar 26.1, Protein 6

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