HEALTHY CAKES
(Muffins)


ingredients

2 c. oat bran
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. white flour
1 c. oatmeal or bran
1 c. raisins or other dried fruit (to stay fat-free don't use nuts)
2 heaping tsp. baking soda
2 heaping tsp. baking powder
spices as desired: cloves, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg
vanilla (optional)
2 1/2 c. acid liquid (skim milk with tsp. vinegar or orange juice, apple juice or any combo)
1/3 c. honey or maple syrup or molasses
2 egg whites or Egg Beaters (for fat-free; 1 egg, if not)
fruit (bananas, cored and sectioned apples with skin on, nectarines, etc.) or 2 c. pumpkin or grated zucchini and carrot

preparation

In a large bowl, mix together oat bran, wheat flour, white flour, oatmeal or bran, raisins, baking soda and baking powder. Add spices as desired. If using vanilla, add to blender.

In blender, combine acid liquid, honey or maple syrup or molasses and egg whites or Egg Beaters. Put blender on slowest speed, then add fruit or vegetables to top. Stir into dry ingredients. Fill muffin tins (either sprayed with nonstick or use paper liners) and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Makes 24 large muffins. Enjoy!