Irresistible Ginger Pear Muffins: A Delicious Twist to Classic Breakfast Bites

Ingredients

• Spritz of non-stick spray
• 1 cup of versatile all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of speedy quick-cooking oats
• 3 tablespoons of rich brown sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon of ginger, split for flavor
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2/3 cup of fat-free milk
• 1/3 cup of cooking oil
• 1 beaten egg
• 3/4 cup of diced pear
• 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts, if desired
• 1 tablespoon of oat bran

Step 1

To begin, preheat your oven to a toasty 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and give a light spritz of cooking spray to 12 muffin cups.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, a touch of ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. Create a little well in the middle of this dry mixture. In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and an egg until well blended, then pour this mixture into the well. Gently stir until everything is just combined, then gently fold in some diced pear and crunchy walnuts.

Step 3

Divide this delightful batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

Step 4

For a finishing touch, mix oat bran with a bit more ground ginger in a small bowl and sprinkle this over the batter in the cups.

Step 5

Pop these beauties into the preheated oven and let them bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, and the tops have a lovely golden brown hue, usually about 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 6

Let them cool in the pan for a cozy 5 minutes before removing them from their cups. These muffins are best enjoyed warm.