Apple and oat-bran muffins

These muffins make a great breakfast or a nutritious snack between meals.
Makes approximately 12 muffins.

• 2 large green cooking apples
• 450 g (15.87 oz) unbleached white flour
• 200 g (7.05 oz) oat bran
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 500 ml (16.9 oz) apple juice

1. Heat oven to 330°F/160°C. Oil muffin pan with vegetable oil.


2. Peel, core and chop apples into small cubes.


3. In a large mixing bowl, mix white flour, oat bran, baking soda and spices.


4. Add chopped apples and enough apple juice to make a light batter.


5. Mix just enough to moisten all ingredients. Do not over-mix. Spoon batter evenly into muffin tray.


6. Bake 25 to 30 mins or until lightly browned.