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Ginger Orange Muffins

Ginger Orange Muffins

237 Ratings
237 Ratings
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freshly cooked Ginger Orange Muffins
Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Use our Ginger Bread Mix and make these muffins ahead of time for a quick and healthy breakfast on the go.

Ingredients

  • 2 Servings Ginger Bread Mix (2 cups)
  • 1 cup bran cereal
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • 1/2 cup milk, 1%
  • 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon orange peel (grated)
  • raisins (optional, 1/4 cup)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Combine the Ginger Bread Mix and bran cereal in a bowl.
  4. Beat the egg slightly in another bowl.
  5. Add the egg and other ingredients to the gingerbread and cereal mixture.
  6. Stir only until combined. Let stand for 15 minutes.
  7. Fill 12 muffin cups (well-greased pans or paper liners) 2/3 full.
  8. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until done in the center.

Notes

2 servings of Ginger Bread Mix = 2 cups

Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 muffin, 1/12 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 168
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 117 mg
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 10 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 38 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 167 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 168
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 2 mg
Cholesterol 16 mg
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 10 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 38 mg
Potassium 167 mg
Sodium 117 mg
Copper 74 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 59 mg
Selenium 10 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 13 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 55 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 18 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces

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