Pear Oat Bran Muffins

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Pear Oat Bran Muffins
35 min.
12
267kcal

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Start your day on a wholesome note with these delightful Pear Oat Bran Muffins! Perfectly suited for a nourishing breakfast or a satisfying brunch, these muffins are not only vegetarian but also pack a punch in flavor and texture. The use of oat bran and whole wheat flour creates a heart-healthy base, while the grated pear adds a sweet, fruity twist that will leave your taste buds dancing.

With just a brief preparation and baking time of around 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy mornings when you need something quick yet delicious. The warm aroma of cinnamon wafting through your kitchen will invite everyone to gather around, eager to enjoy a fresh muffin right out of the oven. Each bite is a wonderful blend of moistness, nutty walnut crunch, and the subtle sweetness from brown sugar, making it hard to resist going back for seconds.

Moreover, these muffins are easy to customize; feel free to add your favorite nuts or spices to make them truly your own. Whether paired with a cup of coffee or enjoyed on-the-go, these Pear Oat Bran Muffins are destined to become a beloved staple in your morning meal rotation. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in this deliciously nutritious treat!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk 
  • 0.1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed (I used brown)
  • cup oat bran 
  • cup pears grated unpeeled
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • cups pastry flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • muffin tray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F/200C for 15 minutes. Grease a muffin tin or use paper liners.In a large bowl combine together all the dry ingredients (from whole wheat flour to grated pear).In a measuring mug, measure the buttermilk.
  2. Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, vanilla extract and oil.
  3. Whisk together. Dissolve the brown sugar in this liquid mixture and blend it well with a fork.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Do not over mix.Fill the batter in each muffin cup to the top.
  5. Sprinkle a teaspoon of oatmeal on each cup.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the muffin comes out clean. Mine was done in 16 minutes.Leave it in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories267kcal
Protein9.33%
Fat43.6%
Carbs47.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.88
Glycemic Load
4
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
12.951738943224%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.43mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.78mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.42mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:267.11kcal
13.36%
Fat:14.24g
21.9%
Saturated Fat:2.25g
14.09%
Carbohydrates:34.59g
11.53%
Net Carbohydrates:30g
10.91%
Sugar:11.97g
13.3%
Cholesterol:3.3mg
1.1%
Sodium:278.31mg
12.1%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Protein:6.86g
13.71%
Manganese:1.73mg
86.38%
Selenium:18.58µg
26.55%
Phosphorus:227.59mg
22.76%
Fiber:4.6g
18.39%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.77%
Magnesium:71.09mg
17.77%
Copper:0.29mg
14.66%
Calcium:124.13mg
12.41%
Vitamin K:11.71µg
11.15%
Iron:1.75mg
9.71%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.46%
Zinc:1.25mg
8.37%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.31%
Potassium:237.73mg
6.79%
Folate:25.46µg
6.37%
Vitamin B3:1.24mg
6.21%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.43%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.58%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.6%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.3%
Vitamin A:58.94IU
1.18%