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Here's all the recipes listed under Healthy Baked Goods along with the comments posted by the breakfast lovers that submitted them.

Apple Bars

"These are terrific served fresh and warm. You get the great taste of walnuts and dates in every bite."

1 and 1/2 cups fresh apple - shredded (about 2 apples), 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 and 1/2 cups quick rolled oats, 1/2 cup walnuts, 2/3 cup dates, 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup apple juice, 2 Tablespoons butter and cooled, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt

Apple Bran Muffins

"I've tried variations on this recipe using both oat bran (same amount) and wheat germ (1 cup) and both were good. Experiment with your favorites."

1 and 1/4 cup wheat bran, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup flour, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or packed brown sugar, 1/3 cup low-fat milk, 1/4 cup butter, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 tart apple - peeled/cored and chopped into pieces (should equal about 1 cup), 3/4 cup raisins

Apple Date Muffins

"Apples, dates, nuts (if you want them) and a healthy pinch of cinnamon and allspice combine to make muffins with an almost holiday-like flavor."

2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup date syrup, 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 cup oil, 1 egg, 2 apples, 1/2 cup nuts or dates

Banana Bars

"These store well in the refridgerator for a week. In fact, I like them best out of the refridgerator when they're a little cool."

4 cups uncooked regular OR quick oats, 1 and 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas - about 3 bananas, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup raisins (or dried prunes or apricots), 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or other favorite nuts, 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Banana Oat Bars

"We love these warmed up just a little in the microwave."

1 and 1/3 cup flour, 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats, 2 bananas - mashed (about 1 cup), 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit), 1/4 cup low-fat milk, 1 egg and 1 egg white, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Banana Orange Oat Muffins

"Moist and delicious muffins loaded with flavor. You could replace the buttermilk with regular low fat milk. It's still good, but not quite as great. Same thing with replacing 1/4 of the flour with whole wheat flour."

1 and 1/2 cups quick or old fashioned oats, 1 cup flour, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup raisins, 2 ripe bananas - mashed, 1 egg, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt

Banana Pancake Muffins

"Brown sugar and bananas... Is this a muffin or a delicious bite of banana pancakes in my mouth?"

1/2 cup shortening or softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 2 bananas or mashed, 3 cups flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 and 1/4 cups soy milk (or regular milk), 1 teaspoon vanilla

Blueberry Banana Muffins

"Delicious and pretty healthy. You can replace the milk with soy milk and it still turns out great. I've been meaning to try vanilla soy milk. I'll post here if I do. Enjoy!"

1 and 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium), 1 and 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup oatmeal - quick or instant, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, 2 Tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Blueberry Breakfast Bars

"Great for a quick breakfast or for an afternoon snack. If using frozen blueberries, be sure to thaw them completely and drain off any excess water."

Base and Topping, 1 and 1/2 cups uncooked oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, Filling, 1 and 1/2 cups blueberries - rinsed and drained, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Blueberry Lemon Muffins

"Healthy muffins with lots of lemon and blueberry flavor."

1 cup flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup low-fat milk, 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil, 1 egg, zest of 1 lemon, 1 cup fresh blueberries, additional sugar for topping (or see included recipe for sugar crumb topping)

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cake

"Kind of a cross between a coffee cake and a breakfast bar. Each serving has about 150 calories. Enjoy!"

1 cup flour, 1/3 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup quick cooking oats, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup low-fat milk (soy milk works fine), 1/4 cup applesauce, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup frozen blueberries - partially thawed

Blueberry Scones

"These scones use dried blueberries so you can make them anytime you want. You bring the berries back to life by soaking them in water for a few minutes."

3/4 cup dried blueberries, 1 and 3/4 cup flour, 2 and 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 Tablespoon sugar plus a little more, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup butter, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup cream

Bran and Flax Seed Muffins

"How can something this healthy taste so darn good?! The bran and flax are playfully offset by a surprising sweet citrus flavor from whole oranges."

1 and 1/2 cups oat bran, 1 cup natural bran, 1 cup flax seed - ground, 1 cup flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 whole oranges - washed and quartered, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup canola oil, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 and 1/2 cups raisins

Bran Muffins

"The easiest bran muffin recipe I think you'll find. You can refrigerate the mix up to 6 weeks."

1 (20 oz.) box of Bran Cereal, 5 cups flour, 4 cups sugar, 4 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons salt, 4 eggs, 1 cup oil, 1 quart buttermilk, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Breakfast Bread (with Carob and Carrots)

"Very tasty and healthy to boot. Hope you like it."

1 and 1/3 cups whole-grain wheat flour, 3 tablespoons oat bran, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 and 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 3 tablespoons non-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup apple juice, 1 and 1/8 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon canola oil, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons honey, 2 egg whites, 3 tablespoons grated carrots, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons carob chips

Butternut Squash Muffins

"Like butternut squash on its own, this muffin comes alive as soon as you add a pat of butter (or I like "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter"). A healthy and tasty treat."

2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup grated butternut squash, 3/4 cup low-fat milk, 1 egg or 2 egg whites, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt

Carrot Zucchini Bread

"Healthy and tasty. Awesome for breakfast... just warm a slice in the microwave for 15 seconds and top with "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" spread. Mmmm mmm good!"

3 cups flour, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3/4 cup carrots - shredded, 3/4 cup zucchini - peeled and shredded, 3/4 cup low-pulp orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cereal Box Muffins

"These muffins use moistened shredded wheat biscuits as a major component. Freshly grated ginger adds a unique flavor."

1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 5 shredded wheat biscuits, 1/2 cup light cream, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup grated carrots, 2 eggs, 2 Tablespoons freshly grated ginger

Classic Healthy Bran Muffins

"Good old fashioned (mostly) whole wheat bran muffins with raisins, walnuts and a touch of cinnamon, vanilla and orange zest. Dare I say, they're bran-tastic!"

1 and 2/3 cups wheat bran, 3/4 cup boiling water, 1 and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup honey, 1/3 cup molasses, 6 tablespoons softened butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 and 1/4 cup raisins, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 Tablespoon Old Fashioned oats

Cran Orange Scones

"Tangy, sweet and delicious scones with orange zest and cranberries. Absolutely fantastic to have with your morning tea or coffee!"

2 cups flour, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter), 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 egg, 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 1 or 2 Tablespoons sugar for sprinkling

Cranberry Banana Bread

"Banana bread is great, but Cranberry Banana Bread is Super Great. Hope you like it as much as I do."

1/4 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 bananas, 1 cup cranberries, 1/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 and 3/4 cup flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Cranberry Thanksgiving Muffins

"This is a delicious, low fat treat for the morning after Thanksgiving!"

1/2 cup light margarine or softened butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 egg whites, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 2 cups flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (leftover from Thanksgiving), 1/2 cup sliced almonds, For The Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Dark Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread

"What makes banana bread even better? Dark chocolate chunks and toasted pecans!"

1/3 cup oat flour, 1 and 2/3 cups whole wheat flour, 3 or 4 overripe bananas, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 8 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks, 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Egg-Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake

"You won't miss the egg in this coffee cake recipe. Flax seeds mixed with water acts as a binding agent in place of an egg."

1 Tablespoon ground flax, 3 Tablespoons warm water, 2 cups flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 5-ounce container vanilla yogurt (about 1/2 cup), 1/4 cup milk, Cinnamon Crumb Topping: 2 Tablespoons shortening, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt

English Muffins (Homemade)

"If you don't have baking rings or egg rings, small tuna cans with tops and bottoms removed work well."

1/2 cup non-fat powdered milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon shortening or butter, 1 cup hot water, 1 envelope dry yeast, 1/8 teaspoon sugar, 1/3 cup warm water, 2 cups flour (sifted), Non-stick vegetable spray, 3-inch metal rings

Fig Bran Muffins

"A healthy low-fat muffin with bran cereal and figs as the main ingredients."

1 cup chopped dried figs, 3 whole dried figs - thinly sliced, 1 and 1/2 cups bran cereal (like Fiber One or All-Bran), 1 cup low-fat milk, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup honey, 1/3 cup canola oil, 2 Tablespoons molasses, 1 egg

Fruit & Nut Lactation Muffins

"Muffins designed specifically to provide ideal nutrients for breastfeeding mothers."

1 cup flour, 1/2 cup oats, 1/4 cup rice flour, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 Tablespoon flax seed meal, 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (6-8), 1/4 cup chopped dates (6-8), 2 Tablespoons raisins, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice), 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil, 1 egg, 6 oz container of vanilla yogurt, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 Tablespoon barley malt syrup (or honey), 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek, 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast flakes, 1/2 teaspoon bee pollen

Fruit & Veggie Breakfast Bran Muffins

"These muffins get an extra burst of nutrition and flavor from grated carrots and/or zucchini. You can adjust the recipe by using the fresh or dried fruits you most prefer."

1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1 Tablespoon oat bran, 2 Tablespoons wheat germ, 1/2 cup bran flakes cereal OR Old Fashioned oats, 1/4 cup ground flax seed, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (plus extra for topping), 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2/3 cup (plus 1 Tablespoon) milk, 3/4 cup grated carrots and/or zucchini, 3/4 cup fresh or dried fruit (apples/pears/pineapple/dates etc.)

Gluten-Free Mini Blueberry Muffins

"A healthy and gluten-free version of the classic blueberry muffin in reasonable, diet-friendly portions."

1/2 cup coconut flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 cup grapeseed oil, 1/4 cup agave syrup, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries

Grab And Go Breakfast Bars

"These bars freeze well. Wrap leftover portions in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in freezer for up to 2 weeks. Each bar has about 170 calories and 7 grams of fat (1.5 grams saturated fat)."

1 cup oats (Old Fashioned or quick-cooking), 1 cup shredded wheat or Grape-Nuts cereal (or a combination of the two), 1 cup walnuts, 1 1/2 cups dried fruit or raisins (apricots and cranberries work great), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Healthy Blueberry Bran Muffins

"A berry delicious and berry healthy muffin recipe. Makes 18 muffins. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Bake Time: 20 minutes. Recipe courtesy of Driscoll's Berries."

1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup flour, 2/3 cup light brown sugar, 1/3 cup oat bran flour, 1/4 cup flax seed, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 Tablespoons canola oil, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 package (6 ounce) Driscoll's Blueberries, 1 package (6 ounce) Driscoll's Raspberries

Healthy Maple Oat Muffins

"An egg-free recipe with a dense healthy texture and lots of good maple flavor."

1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1/4 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 and 1/2 cups low-fat milk, 1/2 cup maple syrup

Jeannie's Healthy Muffins

"This is a very flexible recipe that can be adjusted to your individual taste using your favorite spices, nuts, fruit and yogurt."

5 packets stevia extract powder, 1/2 tsp. sea salt, 1 tsp. baking powder(aluminum free), 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spices, 1/2 tsp. ground ginger, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, 1/3 cup psyllium husk, 1/2 cup ground flax seed, 1/2 cup wheat bran or rice bran, 1 & 1/2 cup vanilla soy protein powder, 1 cup raisins or dried fruit of your choice, one 6 oz. carton yogurt of your choice, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup tahini, 2 eggs slightly beaten or egg beaters, 1/2 tsp. lemon extract, 1/4 tsp. almond extract

Lemon Scones

"Combine remaining yogurt with cream cheese and serve with warm scones. "

1 and 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 6 Tablespoons butter, 8 ounces low-fat lemon yogurt, 1/3 cup golden raisins, 2 eggs, 4 and 1/2 teaspoons sugar, 3 ounces cream cheese

Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

"Please be sure not to over-stir the batter or the muffins so hard they will be banana chocolate chip bricks!"

1/2 cup egg substitute (or 2 beaten eggs), 1 banana - mashed, 2/3 cup nonfat milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon banana extract, 2 cups low-fat buttermilk biscuit mix, 1 teaspoon sugar substitute, 1/4 cup wheat germ, 1/4 cup chocolate chips, nonstick cooking spray

Low Fat Blueberry Muffins

"This recipe works best with fresh berries, but you can use frozen blueberries as long as they're mostly thawed."

1 and 3/4 cups cake flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup fresh blueberries - rinsed and drained, 3/4 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup egg substitute, 1/3 cup applesauce, 2 egg whites - whipped to soft peaks

Low-Fat Banana Muffins

"These are delicious and you don't miss the fat! Each muffin has only about 1 gram of fat if you use the egg substitute!"

2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar (or Splenda baking substitute), 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 2 Tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup applesauce, 2/3 cup nonfat milk, 1 egg lightly beaten (or 1/4 cup egg substitute), 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 ripe bananas - mashed

Low-Fat Breakfast Scones

"You can add fillers (raisins, fruit pieces, etc.) or press nuts (almonds, pecans, etc.) onto the top before baking. A family favorite!"

1/2 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup non-fat sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup + 3 teaspoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 or 4 Tablespoons chilled low fat margarine

Low-Fat Date Nut Bread

"This moist and flavorful bread is wonderful topped with low-fat cream cheese or with a light smear of butter."

1 cup dates, 1 and 1/2 cups boiling water, 1 egg, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, 2 and 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans), 1 Tablespoon margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla

Maple Oatmeal Muffins

"These are best served warm. I make a whole bunch and then put one in the microwave for 30 seconds whenever I want to make a quick treat."

1 cup flour, 3/4 cup rolled oats (not the quick-cooking kind), 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 egg, 1 6-ounce container vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup butter, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup raisins

Molasses Raisin Bran Muffins

"A healthy and tasty muffin. You can use plain bran flakes cereal and a handful of raisins if you don't have Raisin Bran cereal around."

2 cups Rasin Bran or similar cereal - lightly crushed, 1 and 1/4 cups low-fat milk, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup molasses, 1 egg, 2 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt

Pamela's Gluten-Free Bagels

"Now you can make freshly baked morning bagels with a gluten-free bread mix. This recipe include three easy variations to make specialty bagels too."

1 bag (3-1/2 cups) Pamela's Gluten-Free Bread Mix, 1 yeast packet (enclosed in mix), 1 and 1/3 cups warm water, 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil

Peanut Butter Granola Mini Bars

"Each mini granola bar has approx. 100 calories and 4 grams of fat."

1/2 cup reduced fat peanut butter, 1/3 cup honey, 1 egg, 2 Tablespoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup peanut butter chips, 1/3 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips, butter or cooking spray to grease baking pan

Perfect Breakfast Muffins

"Delicious and hearty with grated carrot, raisins and shredded coconut. Whole grain oats and wheat germ add a healthy dose of fiber."

4 eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 carrot (peeled and grated), 1 apple (peeled and grated), 1/2 cup raisins (golden is best), 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup wheat-germ (if you don't have it just use equal amount of flour), 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt

Pineapple Bran Muffins

"With these muffins, you get fiber and whole grains from oats, wheat flour and the secret ingredient, All-Bran breakfast cereal. Flavor from pineapple and walnuts makes you forget this is healthy."

1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 cup flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup All-Bran cereal, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 egg, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup molasses, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in natural juices - undrained, 1/2 cup walnuts

Pistachio Muffins

"This recipe makes a dozen muffins. As far as delicious muffins go, this is a fairly low-fat recipe (no butter)."

1 cup flour, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup low-fat milk, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil, 1/2 cup oats - quick or old fashioned, 1/3 cup pistachio nuts, 1 egg, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, For Topping (just mix together): 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, 3 Tablespoons brown sugar

Quick Maple Cinnamon Bread Pudding - Reduced Fat

"Use day old cinnamon swirl bread from the discount rack at the bakery. It's half the price and absorbs the egg mixture for a better consistency! "

1 loaf of cinnamon swirl bread (torn into pieces), 1 can of sweetened evaporated milk, 1/2 cup egg substitute/egg whites, 1/2 cup of low fat milk, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, butter flavored cooking spray, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon real maple syrup, 2 Tablespoons orange juice

Quick Molasses Bread

"Gary Collins' intro for this recipe in The Hour Magazine Cookbook reads as follows: "I knew about Tim Reid from WKRP In Cincinnati and about his current role on Simon & Simon, but I didn't know that Tim is a fitness freak with an affinity for health foods. Here he offers us a quick and healthy molasses bread!" TV fans know Tim Reid best as the character DJ "Venus Flytrap"."

2 cups whole-wheat flour, 1/2 cup soy flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup oil (like Canola), 1/4 cup molasses, 3 Tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon grated orange peel, 3/4 cup milk

Raisin Bran Applesauce Muffins

"You can use other Raisin Bran type cereals. It's a fun recipe to experiment with."

1 and 1/4 cups flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 2 Tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 cups Raisin Bran Cereal, 1 cup low-fat milk, 1 egg, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine and cooled

Raisin Bran Bread (Low-Fat)

"Very simple recipe. Best served warm & buttered. Also very good with sliced cheese on top."

1 cup quick oatmeal, 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 1 cup All-Bran cereal, 1/2 cup sugar or Splenda, 1 egg or 2 egg whites, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1 cup skim milk, 1 cup raisins boiled in 1 cup water

Raisin Scones

"Best served warm with butter and your favorite jam or preserve."

3 and 1/4 cups flour, 4 teaspoons cream of tartar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) well-chilled butter or margarine, 1 cup golden raisins, 5 Tablespoons sugar, 1 cup (approximate) soy milk

Refrigerated Raisin Bran Muffins

"Bran muffins are both tasty and an excellent, healthy source of fiber."

2 and 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 Tablespoons baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 3 cups All Bran cereal, 1 cup boiling water, 2 eggs, 2 cups buttermilk, 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil, 1 and 1/2 cups raisins

Rhubarb Coffee Cake w/ Walnut Streusel

"Each serving has 326 calories and 9 grams of fat (4.9g sat.) To reduce the fat, you could use egg whites or egg substitute."

3 1/2 cups finely chopped rhubarb (about 1 lb.), 2 Tablespoons flour, 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, 5 Tablespoons butter (softened), 2 eggs, 1 cup fat-free sour cream, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cooking spray, For Streusel: 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (or brown sugar), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 Tablespoons chilled butter (cut into pieces), 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Salted Caramel Baked Donuts

"Your friends will be surprised to discover that these are baked, not fried. It�s a gourmet donut experience that's as easy and quick to prepare as muffins. A donut baking pan is required."

3/4 cup flour, 1/3 cup cake flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg, 1/4 cup butter and cut into cubes, 1 egg, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, For The Icing: 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons salted butter, 2 Tablespoons heavy cream (or milk), 1 Tablespoon corn syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, kosher salt or sea salt flakes

Scrumptious Strawberry Muffins

"This recipe by 8 year old Jalaine Park took 1st place in the breakfast division at the 3rd Annual Kids Kitchen Corral Recipe Contest sponsored by the Texas Department of Agriculture."

1 and 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 egg, 1/2 cup low-fat or skim milk, 12 strawberries, 1/4 cup honey

Secretly Healthy Coffee Ring

"The secret ingredient is All Bran cereal that's crushed and mixed into the batter. Dried cherries give this coffee cake a unique flavor."

1 cup finely chopped pecans- divided, 1 and 1/3 cups sugar - divided, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3 eggs, 1 and 1/2 cups low-fat plain yogurt, 1 and 1/2 cups Kellogg's All-Bran Original cereal (crushed to 1 cup), 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1 cup dried cherries - coarsely chopped (or other dried fruit such as dates or raisins)

Six-Week Bran Muffins

"Although the recipe says this will last for six weeks, I've never had them last that long. We've eaten them all up long before then! Sometimes the batter will have a fermented look. Not to worry. That's normal. Enjoy!!"

2 shredded wheat biscuits, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 and 1/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2 cups All Bran cereal, 2 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. salt, 2 cups buttermilk with 2 and 1/2 tsps. soda added

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Filled Muffins

"These buttermilk-based muffins use low-fat cream cheese and strawberry jam to provide moistness and creamy berry flavor."

1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons strawberry preserves, 2 and 1/4 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons poppy seeds, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 and 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk, 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 egg whites, 1 egg

Super Carrot Muffins

"Hearty and healthy muffins made with whole wheat flour and oat bran. The flavor comes from grated carrots, maple syrup, cinnamon and all-spice."

1 cup oat bran, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 cup water, 1/4 cup canola oil, 2/3 cup grated carrots, 1 teaspoon all-spice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Susy's Vegan Blueberry Muffins

"If you want more vanilla flavoring, add 1 TSP vanilla to wet ingredients. Enjoy!"

2 cups flour (or 1 cup + 1 cup whole wheat flour), 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup Earthbalance buttery spread, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 TBSP baking powder, 1/4 TSP salt, 1/2 cup vanilla soymilk, 2 cups frozen blueberries

Trail Mix Energy Bars

"You can cut this into whatever size bars you would like. I cut it into fourths for meal-sized bars. Believe me: they have real staying power! Enjoy!"

1/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup wheat bran, 1/4 cup oats, 1/4 cup Splenda, 1/4 cup flax seeds, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, pinch of salt, 1 egg, 1/2 cup skim milk, 2 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons honey, 1 bag (12 ounces) fruit and nut trail mix

Upside-Down Orange Bran Muffins

"Juicy-fruity bran muffins... a taste-good dish that's good for you! From a classic magazine ad for Nabisco 100% Bran."

1 cup Nabisco 100% Bran cereal, 1 cup milk, 2 Tablespoons shortening, 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 cup sifted flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 5 Tablespoons honey, 30 orange segments, Maraschino cherries

Vegan Coffee Cake Crumble

"This coffee cake uses soy milk and egg substitute so it's vegan. Apple sauce adds moistness to the batter. A cinnamon and brown sugar crumble acts as the perfect topping."

For The Crumble Topping: 1 cup unbleached flour,  3/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or medium),  4 Tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine,  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, For The Cake:  1 cup vanilla or plain soy milk,  1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar,  2 and 1/4 cups unbleached flour,  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon,  1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda,  1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder,  1 cup packed brown sugar (light or medium),  3/4 cup granulated sugar,  1/2 cup canola oil,  1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, egg substitute equivalent to 1 egg,  1 teaspoon vanilla

Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

"A really simple recipe with lots of pumpkin flavor thanks to an infusion of all the spices we equate with pumpkin pie."

2 cups flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1 cup pureed pumpkin (fresh or from a can), 1 cup date syrup, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/3 cup raisins

Whole Wheat Apple Scones

"With about 175 calories and only 1 gram of fat each, these scones are a delicious, more-healthy substitution for those inevitable apple fritter donut craving we all have."

1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 dash ground nutmeg, 1/4 cup cold butter - cut into cubes, 1 cup grated apple (a tart apple like Granny Smith works best), 1/2 cup low-fat milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, For Topping: 2 Tablespoons low-fat milk, 2 teaspoons sugar

Whole Wheat Banana Nut Muffins

"A healthier banana nut muffin thanks to whole wheat flour replacing most of the all-purpose flour and olive oil replacing the butter."

1 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/3 cup olive oil (or canola oil), 1/2 cup date syrup, 2 eggs, 1 mashed ripe banana, 1/4 cup hot water, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Whole Wheat Muffins

"Read the special comments for a great even-lower low-fat version."

2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup water

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