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Muffins, Apricot-Wheat Germ
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Bread-Bakers Mailing List Breads/Muffins/Rolls
Breakfast Fruit
Grains Low Fat
Posted Side Dish
Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup dried apricots -- chopped
1/2 cup orange juice -- divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup toasted wheat germ -- divided, plus
1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup buttermilk -- (see Tip)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 400F. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
Combine apricots and 1/4 cup orange juice in a small bowl. Cover with
vented plastic wrap and microwave on High for 1 minute.
Alternatively, bring to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from the
heat.) Set aside to plump.
Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup wheat germ,
baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
Whisk eggs and brown sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in
buttermilk, oil, orange zest, vanilla and remaining 1/4 cup orange
juice. Add to the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just
until moistened. Add the plumped apricots and juice and mix just
until blended. Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon wheat germ.
Bake the muffins until lightly browned and the tops spring back when
touched lightly, 15 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool
slightly before serving.
TIPS & NOTES
Tip: No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according
to package directions. Or make "sour milk": the ratio is 1 tablespoon
lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.
Source:
"eatingwell.com"
S(Internet Address):
"http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/apricot_wheat_germ_muffins.html";
Start to Finish Time:
"1:00"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 212 Calories; 7g Fat (27.2%
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber;
36mg Cholesterol; 197mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
Serving Ideas : These go well with your breakfast. They can be eaten
at any time of the day and even as a snack.