Desserts recipes |
Pear-Almond Muffins |
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cups packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup chopped pear 1 cup whole bran cereal 1 cup skim milk 1/4 cup frozen egg product -- thawed 1/4 cup cooking oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds Ginger-Cream spread 1 5 1/3 ounce fat free cream cheese 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger -- finely chopped or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger |
Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add pear, stirring to coat. Stir together cereal and milk; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in egg product and oil; add to pear mixture, stirring just till moistened. Spray 14 to 16 muffin cups with nonstick spray coating, or line with paper bake cups. Spoon batter into cups, filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle with nuts. |