Ginger Pear Muffins

Pieces of juicy pear inside and a crispy oat bran mixture on top make this tender muffin recipe good for breakfast or even dessert.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.

Step: 2

Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl; form a well in the center of flour mixture. Whisk milk, oil, and egg together in a small bowl and pour into well. Stir until batter is just moistened; fold in pear and walnuts. Fill prepared muffin cups with batter.

Step: 3

Mix oat bran and remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger together in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean and tops are brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups. Serve warm.

Per Serving: 166 calories; protein 3.5g; carbohydrates 19.1g; fat 8.7g; cholesterol 15.8mg; sodium 125.1mg.

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To made this in a breadmaker , add all the menus to your breadmaker and follow the makers instructions.

A dough’s first rising can be done in the fridge 24 hours . This slows down the time it takes to rise to double its size, giving it a deeper flavour. It’s also a great limit , as you can start it yesterday , then clear it off the next day.