Pear Bran Muffins

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Serves: 12 Details: These wholesome, satisfying muffins are filled with tender pieces of pear and spiced with cinnamon. (Phase 2) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole-grain pastry flour 1 cup wheat bran 2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teapsoon salt 1 1/4 cups 1 percent or fat-free buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 Bosc pear, cored and cut into 1/4" dice 1 1/2 teapsoons vanilla extract

Nutritional Information: 130 calories 5 g fat (1/2 g sat) 20 g carbohydate 5 g protein 5 g dietary fiber 200 mg sodium

Directions: Heat oven to 350° F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly coat with cooking spray Combine flour, bran, sugar substitute, cinnamon, baking soada, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Combine buttermilk, eggs, oil, pear, and vanilla in another mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just to combine; do not overmix. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool and serve.