Maple and Spice Oat Bran Apple Muffins (Heart Healthy)
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups oat bran1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp each - ground allspice, cardamon, cinnamon, and nutmeg ( or slightly less each, according to preference)1 apple, peeled and chopped1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup real maple syrup1 cup skim milk2 egg whites
Spray 12 - cup muffins pan with Pam. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oat bran, baking powder, spices, apple, and walnuts.
In another mixing bowl, combine maple syrup and milk.
In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones and immediately thereafter fold in egg whites. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups and bake for 17 minutes at 400.
I like to eat them warm, with a pat of Benecol or Smart Balance (though this isn't included in the nutritional info).
Serving Size: makes 12 muffins
In a large mixing bowl, combine oat bran, baking powder, spices, apple, and walnuts.
In another mixing bowl, combine maple syrup and milk.
In separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones and immediately thereafter fold in egg whites. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups and bake for 17 minutes at 400.
I like to eat them warm, with a pat of Benecol or Smart Balance (though this isn't included in the nutritional info).
Serving Size: makes 12 muffins
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 118.9
- Total Fat: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
- Sodium: 61.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 21.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
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