Recipe for Apple Bran Muffins
Unhappily, in these demanding days, many people find it very tricky to devote the hours necessary to cook at home, and as a result their family is damaged.
Lets discuss some of the explanations for why eating at home is the better option.
Most family members believe that a family's kitchen should be the living breathing soul of family life, and there can be no doubt that home cooking brings a family closer together.
Home cooking together with your loved ones is a tremendous family activity.
With a little effort it is quite easy to cook a super meal that is every bit as delightful as a dish made by the chef at a top restaurant, for a fraction of the cost.
If you prepare food in your own kitchen you are able to exercise critical choice in the ingredients required for the recipe.
Another powerful argument is that your own cooking is better for your well-being.
If your family includes someone who is inflicted with high blood pressure or has heart problems, it is possible to customise the recipe ingredients to ensure that they are able to safely enjoy it as well.
Anyone who spent some time working in a restaurant kitchen knows that massive amounts of processed and high fat ingredients are often used to cook the main meals, and, as we all know, this is not good for your health.
Recipe for Apple Bran Muffins
You will need:
1 cup pastry flour (whole wheat)
1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
2 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
80 ml cup of milk
1 1/4 cup bran
1 cup chopped apples (prefferably green apples)
3/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
180 ml maple syrup
60 ml butter
2 eggs
You may also add 1 cup of raisins
Instructions:
Mix in flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cloves, and bran. Just set aside.
Combine eggs, buttermilk, and maple syrup; fold in previously prepared flour mixture.
Add in the apples and raisins.
Pour into muffin tins (oiled) and warm in oven at 350 degrees until tops split for 15 to 25 minutes.
Serves 12
If you are a beginner, you will be best off starting with recipes that are simple, for example one-pot recipes like curries and stews. It may also be advisable to cook meals which only make use of contents that you are familiar with. Starting with a basic meal will enhance the chances of you having a successful outcome and preparing a dinner that your nearest and dearest will request again and again.
Muffins are cupcake-like breads but is less sweeter and usually lacks frosting.
Eating fallen apples which are unprocessed are generally safe for consumption. The only problem with fallen apples is the possibility of feces contamination, but if there aren't any, it is generally safe. All we have to do is to submerge it in water with salt to kill any possible germs present in the apple.
Apples are very healthy as evidenced by the well-known saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." It is believed to be helpful in reducing risks of different types of cancer, such as prostate cancer. It is also a good source of antioxidants.
The outer layer of grain is a bran. It is rich in omegas and dietary fibers. It also has dietary minerals, proteins, starch and vitamins.
Enjoy this muffin recipe now and I do hope that it will encourage you to do more home cooking, whether it's the main course, the dessert, etc. If you have family members who are suffering from diabetes, you can also cook delectable meals for them, try these diabetic recipes.