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Bran Muffins

 
BRAN MUFFINS
 
Servings: 12

1 cup............ Fiber One Cereal
1 cup ........... Water
1 cup............ Whole Wheat Flour *
2 tsp............ Baking Powder
1/2 tsp........ Salt
1/4 tsp........ Ground Nutmeg
1 Tbsp.......... Cinnamon
1/2 cup........ Old Fashioned Oats
1/2 cup ....... Brown Sugar
1.................. Large Egg
1/2 cup ....... Unsweetened Apple Sauce
1 cup ........... Low fat Buttermilk
2 tsp............ Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup ....... Raisins
1/2 cup........ Walnuts- chopped
 
1.      Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line muffin tins with paper liners and  spray liners with non-stick spray.
2.      In a large mixing bowl add cereal and water, let stand while you combine the dry ingredients.
3.      In a small bowl combine dry ingredients; flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and oats.  Dry whisk ingredients together.    Set  aside.
4.      Once the cereal has absorbed the water, mix in the sugar. Once combined add the egg, mix well. Next, add the applesauce milk and vanilla, continue mixing until well incorporated.
5.      Add flour mixture to wet ingredients, stir until just combined.  It is important not to over mix.
6.      Gently fold in raisins and walnuts.  Evenly divide batter into prepared muffin pan.
7.      Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick when inserted into middle of muffin comes out clean.
 

Nutrition (per serving): 128.5 calories; 20% calories from fat; 3.1g total fat; 14.2mg cholesterol; 264.2mg sodium; 173.9mg potassium; 24.9g carbohydrates; 4.0g fiber; 10.3g sugar; 20.9g net carbs; 3.4g protein.
 

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* Whole grains are much higher in vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants compared to refined or “white” grains or flours. Studies have shown that eating more whole grains may help in weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.