APPLE AND OAT BRAN MUFFINS 
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. oat bran
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
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 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 toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins.

These muffins are low cholesterol and only 124 calories.

 

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