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Moist Molasses Bran Muffins Recipe

November 10, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: 12 Cup Muffin Pan, Paper Muffin Cups (optional), 2 Mixing Bowls

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup molasses or honey
  • 3/4 cup applesauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • Optional: 12 paper muffin cups

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl combine wheat bran, flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • Stir in nuts and raisins. Set mixture aside.
  • In a separate bowl blend applesauce, milk, molasses, oil and egg.
  • Add moist mixture to dry ingredients and stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Spoon batter into oiled muffin tin, or paper muffin cups.
  • Bake muffins for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Recipe serves 12.

Vegan Tofu Sprout Burgers Recipe

November 8, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: 2 Mixing Bowls, Cast Iron Skillet

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 pounds mashed firm tofu
  • 3 cups alfalfa sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons tamari sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Aminos
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
  • oil
  • wheat germ, or oat bran to coat patties

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Knead ingredients until blended.
  • Form into patties.
  • Add either wheat germ or oat bran to another mixing bowl.
  • Coat patties in wheat germ or oat bran.
  • Add oil to a cast iron skillet. Fry patties until golden brown.

Oatmeal Apple Muffins Recipe

November 8, 2022

KITCHEN UTENSILS: 2 Mixing Bowls, 12 Cup Muffin Pan, 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups peeled, chopped tart apples
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1/2 to 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup unbleached flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Optional: 12 Cup Muffin Papers

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine milk, oil, egg and honey. Set aside.
  • Stir together dry ingredients in another bowl.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the moist ingredients. Combine until moist.
  • Fold in chopped apples. Combine well.
  • Using a spoon, drop muffin mixture to 2/3 full into oiled muffin tin, or into muffin papers.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.