Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Bran Breakfast Squares Recipes

EXTREME LOW FAT BUTTERMILK CARROT-BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Generously spray 12 regular size muffin tins with non stick spray or line with paper liners.
• In a medium bowl combine the wheat bran with both flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, then mix in grated carrots (if you are adding in flax seed then add in with the flour mix).
• In another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speeed beat together buttermilk with sugar, applesauce, egg, oil and vanilla; beat for about 2-3 minutes.
• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture then pour in the buttermilk mixture and raisins; using a spatula stir JUST until combined (some small lumps are okay, do not overmix).
• Divide the batter equally between the muffin tins.
• Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until the muffins test done (do not over bake).
• Cool in the pan for about 10-12 minutes then remove to wire rack.
• Serve warm or room temperature.

LOW-FAT BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor work bowl and mix well.
• Pour pancake batter to form pancakes in hot skillet coated with cooking spray. (On our electric stove, we set it to medium heat -- around 5 or 6) Brown lightly on both sides.
• Serve topped with butter spray or margarine, if desired, and maple syrup.

LOW-FAT DATE SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl (oats, flour, cereal, cinnamon, powder, soda).
• Mix all wet ingredients in a large bowl (applesauce, sugar, molasses, oil, egg, vanilla).
• Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
• Stir in chopped dates.
• Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan (coated with non-stick spray).
• Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

BUTTERMILK BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine All-Bran and 1 cup buttermilk; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in raisin bran; let stand 5 minutes longer. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, sugar blend, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, applesauce, oil and remaining buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in bran mixture. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.