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Nordica Cinnamon Orange Bran Muffins

These protein packed muffins are great for breakfast on the go or a healthy afternoon pick me up!

  • Yields: 12 large muffins
  • Preparation: 60 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250mL) Nordica 4%
  • 1 cup (250mL) GAY LEA - Original Sour Cream
  • 1 cup (250mL) HEWITT'S - homogenized milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (125mL) liquid honey
  • 1/4 cup (60mL) GAY LEA - Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla
  • 1 tsp (5mL) orange zest (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (375mL) bran cereal flakes, crushed
  • 2 1/3 cups (575mL) all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7tsp) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5mL) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5mL) ground cinnamon
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated (about 1 1/2 cups/ 375 mL)
  • 1/2 cup (125mL) golden raisins (optional)

Cinnamon Sugar:

  • 1 tbsp (15mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5mL) ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  2. Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, eggs, honey, butter, vanilla, orange zest, if using. Stir in bran flakes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Add grated carrots and raisins, if using and toss to coat well.
  5. Add wet ingredients into dry ingredients and fold together just to combine.
  6. Spoon into prepared muffin pan; sprinkle tops with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool. Enjoy!
Tips:
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for added protein. Recipe freezes well.
  • Good for: healthy snacking, breakfast
Photo of - Nordica Cinnamon Orange Bran Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250mL) Nordica 4%
  • 1 cup (250mL) GAY LEA - Original Sour Cream
  • 1 cup (250mL) HEWITT'S - homogenized milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (125mL) liquid honey
  • 1/4 cup (60mL) GAY LEA - Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1 tsp (5mL) vanilla
  • 1 tsp (5mL) orange zest (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups (375mL) bran cereal flakes, crushed
  • 2 1/3 cups (575mL) all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7tsp) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5mL) baking soda
  • 1 tsp (5mL) ground cinnamon
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated (about 1 1/2 cups/ 375 mL)
  • 1/2 cup (125mL) golden raisins (optional)

Cinnamon Sugar:

  • 1 tbsp (15mL) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5mL) ground cinnamon