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Thursday, November 02, 2006

Low-fat bran muffins

From the kitchen of a friend

1 cup dry bran cereal
1 cup apple juice
1 egg white
1 cup non-fat milk
6 oz apple juice concentrate
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 banana (large, mashed)
1 cup raisins
1 tbsp honey
1 cup flour (your choice: whole wheat, oat, or all-purpose)
1 cup oatmeal (uncooked)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder

Combine bran flakes with apple juice in a bowl. Mix until flakes are moistened.

Add egg, milk, apple juice concentrate, oil, banana, raisins, and honey.

In another mixing bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder and stir till mixed.

Add to wet mixture slowly and mix until well combined.

Use muffin tins with paper liners or stoneware muffin pan that has been sprayed with cooking oil.

Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake at 175°F oven for 20 minutes or until baked. Note: stoneware muffin pans might need the time adjusted for baking.

Yield: 12 large muffins.