SKINNY GINGER-PEAR MUFFINS

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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

1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pear
1 cup Fiber One™ cereal
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
1/4 cup cooking oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds
1 recipe Ginger-Cream Spread (below)

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

Lynn Felton
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I thought these muffins were still really good. The pear flavor really shines through.


Smarika Shai
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I made these muffins for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Mnqobi Hadebe
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These muffins are a great way to use up leftover pears. They are also a healthy and delicious snack.


sakib Sakib
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I thought the muffins were too sweet. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Temwananji Nambeye
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The muffins were easy to make and they turned out great! I would recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mary Gibson
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These muffins were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ahmed Ouadah
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I found the muffins to be a bit bland. I would add some extra spices next time.


Haider Khan
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I made these muffins for my family and they loved them! They are a great way to start the day.


Rawan. Ali
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I thought the muffins were a bit too dry. I would add an extra 1/4 cup of milk next time.


Michael Uys
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The muffins were easy to make and they turned out perfect! I will be making them again soon.


Pushpa Rajbanshi
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These Skinny Ginger Pear Muffins turned out amazing! They are so moist and flavorful. I loved the combination of ginger and pear. I will definitely be making these muffins again.