Sunday, January 22, 2006

Orange Prune Muffins

1 cup pitted prunes
1 ripe banana
3/4 cup mild
1/4 cup orange juice
1 egg, beaten
2 tsp grated orange peel
1 cup oat bran cereal
1/2 cup rolled oats
3/4 all-purpose flour
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon

In a food processor, mix the prunes and banana until well blended. Stir in milk, orange juice, egg and orange peel, just until blended.

In a mixing bowl, combine oat bran cereal, oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder and cinnamon until well mixed. Make a well in the center and pour in prune/banana mixture. Mix gently untl combined.

Drop batter nito 12 paper lined muffin tins to about 2/3 full. Bake at 400°F until the center springs back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes, then remove and serve warm or store in an airtight container.

Makes 12 muffins.

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