Tons of fresh pears were quickly ripening and something had to be done. I also just happened to have a little bit of ricotta left in the fridge which led me to this muffin recipe.
These muffins were quick and easy to throw together and everyone really loved them. I made 14 regular sized muffins and then some mini-muffins. I thought they tasted a little bit better warm, but they were good cold too. If you have some pears waiting to be used, chop them up (peel included) and make some muffins!
Pear-Oatmeal Muffins from Cooking Light
1 cup quick-cooking oats, divided
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups chopped ripe pear
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/3 cup light ricotta cheese
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg white
1 large egg
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 400°.
Combine 1/2 cup oats, flour, and next 6 ingredients (flour through allspice) in a large bowl. Stir in pear, and make a well in center of mixture. Combine buttermilk and next 5 ingredients (buttermilk through egg), and stir well with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon batter into 18 muffin cups coated with cooking spray; sprinkle 1/2 cup oats evenly over batter.
Bake at 400° for 18 minutes or until done. Remove from pans immediately, and cool on a wire rack.
6 comments:
Another great one from Cooking Light! These look awesome. I know my kids will gobble them up!
Sorry about your loss Sat, at least you came back (according to my husband, I didn't see then end)...I know what it's like living with a man after such disaster! They take it pretty hard, lol!
That's so creative! I love Cooking Light. It's a fabulous magazine.
I have some pears who were calling out for this recipe. I'm trying to embrace fall and this is just the thing. Yours look wonderful!!!!
Just used my last pear-darn-on an appetizer. I walked right by them today at the fruit stand. Wish I had seen this post first since they look amazing.
Another winner-- Wow, these muffins look great! I love the delicate taste of pears. The buttermilk, ricotta cream inside looks awesome. I get so inspired every time I visit you!
These look delicious. I'm always amazed by Cooking Light's ability to make baked goods taste rich and satisfying!
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