Peach Bran Muffins

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 ½ cups bran cereal
1 cup milk, low-fat
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 cup drained canned peaches- in their own juice, not syrup (chopped)
nonstick cooking spray

Optional: lemon zest

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine bran cereal and milk. Let soak for 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Stir in egg and oil.
  4. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. If using lemon peel, add that too.
  5. Add bran mixture all at once to flour mixture, stirring just until wet. Batter will be thick.
  6. Gently stir in peaches.
  7. Fill muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray to just below the rim, making sure not to fill completely.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, remove, and serve.
​​Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 muffin

Calories: 140
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 135mg
Carbohydrates: 21g
Added Sugar: 4g
Fiber: 1g