Preparation time: 12 minutes. Cooking time: 18 minutes. 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 apple Nonstick spray coating

In a medium bowl stir together flour, oat bran, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Set aside. In a small bowl combine buttermilk, egg whites and oil. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Stir in shredded apple. Store batter, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To bake, spray muffin cups with nonstick spray coating. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins (12 servings).