healthier greek yogurt bran muffins with mandarin orange, candied ginger & coconut____________________________________This muffin is a powerhouse of nutrients, perfect for refueling after a hard workout or midday snacking when a sweet tooth strikes. I would love to hear how an egg replacer works in this formula - I did not test such, but those who seek a fully vegan rendition may want to give it a go.
Ingredients
- 1 container plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek or Icelandic-style preferable)
- 2 cups bran flake cereal
- 1 can sliced mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup uncrystallized candied ginger, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 2-3 tbsp milk, dairy or nondairy
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- honey, berry jam, marmalade, and fresh fruit, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 12-slot muffin tray with paper liners or spray very well with cooking oil.
- Stir yogurt of choice and bran flakes together in a large bowl until combined. Add drained mandarins, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla, and stir well.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, flax, candied ginger, coconut, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until well combined. The batter should be scoopable but not pourable. If it seems too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until a thick but pliable consistence is reached.
- With a large spoon or a 1/4-cup measure, scoop batter into prepared muffin tray. Bake about 20 minutes or until knife/toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool at least 10 minutes to let the muffins set, then place on a wire cooling rack to cool further for storage or serve immediately with honey, jam, or fresh fruit, if desired.