In the realm of culinary delights, few things are as enticing as the aroma of freshly baked muffins, especially when they are infused with the tantalizing flavors of ginger and pear. These skinny ginger pear muffins offer a delightful balance of sweet and spicy, with a moist, tender crumb that will satisfy your cravings without weighing you down. Whether you're looking for a wholesome breakfast option, a guilt-free snack, or a sweet treat to share with loved ones, these muffins are sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GINGER PEAR MUFFINS
This wonderful recipe has been in my files for years. The chunks of fresh pear make each bite moist and delicious. -Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat brown sugar, oil and egg until well blended. Beat in buttermilk. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into buttermilk mixture until blended. Stir in pears. Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , For topping, combine brown sugar and ginger. Stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGER PEAR MUFFINS
Pieces of juicy pear inside and a crispy oat bran mixture on top make this tender muffin recipe good for breakfast or even dessert.
Provided by CJ
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl; form a well in the center of flour mixture. Whisk milk, oil, and egg together in a small bowl and pour into well. Stir until batter is just moistened; fold in pear and walnuts. Fill prepared muffin cups with batter.
- Mix oat bran and remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger together in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean and tops are brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 125.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SKINNY GINGER-PEAR MUFFINS
50% less cholesterol • 84% less sat fat than the original recipe. This batter keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, so you can bake the muffins all at once or a few at a time.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, and salt. Add pear, stirring to coat. Stir together cereal and milk; let stand 5 minutes. Stir egg product and oil into cereal mixture; add to pear mixture, stirring just until moistened.
- Spray 14 to 16 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper bake cups. Spoon batter into cups, filling 3/4 full. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Serve warm with Ginger-Cream Spread.
- Ginger-Cream Spread: In a small bowl, combine 2/3 of an 8-ounce tub fat-free cream cheese, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger until mixed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
PEAR AND GINGER MUFFINS
Tender chunks of pear mixed with a ginger-flavored batter that bake into moist, pull-apart muffins.
Provided by RecipeGirl.com (adapted slightly from Nigella Express)
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. and line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, the ½ cup of brown sugar, baking powder, and ground ginger.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the sour cream, oil, honey, and eggs together and then fold this into the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated (don't over-mix).
- Gently stir in the diced pear and then divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. (I like to use an ice cream scoop to neatly and evenly distribute the batter into the muffin pan.)
- Sprinkle each muffin with ½ teaspoon brown sugar and then bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack. These are best eaten when still a little warm.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 90 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 28 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g
PEAR AND GINGER MUFFINS
Enjoy these sweet muffins made using Bisquick Heart Smart® mix, pear and ginger - delicious baked bread.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.
- In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except pear. Fold in pear. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
PEAR & GINGER MUFFINS
A fruity and zingy twist to a classic, perfect with a cup of coffee
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Dessert, Snack, Supper, Treat
Time 55m
Yield Makes 9 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Lightly oil nine deep muffin tins.
- Place the butter and sugar in a bowl, then beat until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the eggs, then stir in the pears, stem ginger and lemon zest.
- Mix the milk into the yogurt. Mix the flour with the ginger. Stir a little of the milk mixture into the butter mixture, then stir a little of the flour into the mixture. Repeat until all the ingredients are used up, being careful not to over-mix.
- Divide the mixture between the muffin tins, filling to the top. Bake for 40 mins until golden. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.43 milligram of sodium
PEAR AND GINGER MUFFINS
If you love ginger, you'll love these. If you don't - you can just omit the ginger. The mixture of dried and fresh pears is just perfect - the fresh ones give it moisture, the dried ones intense pear flavour. This recipe is from Starbucks' Passion for Coffee book.
Provided by kolibri
Categories Quick Breads
Time 55m
Yield 15 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F and grease muffin tin.
- Put the dried pears in a small bowl and pour over some boiling water. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Drain pears and dry with a paper towel. Cut into small pieces(about 1/2 inch).
- Peel and core the fresh pear, and chop into similar pieces.
- In a new bowl, mix dry incredients.
- In another bowl, whisk together rest of the incredients (including the pears).
- Mix dry and wet incredients, stir until mixed but don't overdo it. The batter will be lumpy.
- Fill the tins about 2/3 full. Bake about 20 minutes.
- Cool 5 minutes in the tin, then on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 40.2, Sodium 182.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 14.8, Protein 3.1
EASY GINGER PEAR MUFFINS
Quick healthy muffins, great for after-school snacks!
Provided by Share.Harvey
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pear Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Combine eggs and applesauce in a bowl. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a second bowl.
- Combine pears, sugar, and ginger in a third, large bowl. Add egg mixture; stir until well blended. Add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, until just moistened. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 234.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g
Tips:
- Use ripe pears. This will ensure that your muffins are moist and flavorful.
- Be sure to peel and core the pears before using them. This will help to prevent the muffins from becoming gritty.
- Grate the pears using a box grater. This will help to incorporate them evenly into the batter.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
- Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short period of time. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a moist interior.
- Let the muffins cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
These skinny ginger pear muffins are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are moist, flavorful, and packed with营养. They are also easy to make and can be stored for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 2 weeks in the freezer.
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