APPLE BRAN MUFFINS


ingredients

1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. oat bran
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. buttermilk
2 egg whites
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
3/4 c. shredded, peeled apples

preparation

Mix flour, oat bran, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. In another bowl mix the buttermilk, egg whites and oil; add to dry ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are moistened; add apples. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

To Bake: Spray muffins cups with Pam or other nonstick coating spray. Put about 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake at 375° for 18 to 20 minutes (a toothpick inserted near center should come out clean). Makes 12 muffins (one muffin per serving).

Per Serving: 124 Calories, 3 g. Fat, 1 mg. Cholesterol and 162 mg. Sodium.