Apricot Bran Honey Cakes

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 8
Healthy and Delicious Apricot Bran Honey Cakes Recipe
in Bakery

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dried apricots , diced
6 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup apricot nectar
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup oat bran ( I sometimes use a mix of wheat bran and wheat germ )
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 carton plain yogurt
1 large egg
1 large egg white
cooking spray

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
242
Sugar
15g
Fat
9g
Apricot Bran Honey Cakes are a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option that are perfect for people who are looking for a low-fat, low-sugar alternative to traditional baked goods. The cakes are made with dried apricots, oat bran, honey, and yogurt, which makes them high in fiber and low in fat and sugar. They are also easy to make and have a light, fluffy texture that is perfect for an on-the-go snack or a sit-down breakfast. Apricot Bran Honey Cakes are a perfect way to start your day and are a great source of energy when you need a mid-day pick-me-up.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F
2.In a saucepan, combine the apricots, butter, apricot nectar, and honey. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oat bran, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla, yogurt, egg, and egg white. Add the apricot mixture and stir until combined.
5.Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6.Pour the batter into a 9-inch round cake pan coated with cooking spray.
7.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

PROS

Apricot Bran Honey Cakes are a delicious, healthy, and easy to make snack or breakfast option.
They are high in fiber and low in fat and sugar.

They are also a great way to use up leftover oat bran.

Apricots are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.

CONS

Apricot Bran Honey Cakes aren’t particularly sweet, so they may not be the best option for people with a sweet tooth.
They also don’t keep well for more than a day or two.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Apricots are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
Oat bran is high in fiber and can help reduce cholesterol.
Honey is a natural sweetener that is high in antioxidants.

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