Recipe
Fantastic Fiber Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 cup nonfat milk (or milk substitute)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup organic apples, washed, cored, chopped
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C, gas mark 5).
- Combine wheat bran and milk, and let stand for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together apple sauce, egg, and brown sugar. Stir in bran mixture and mix well.
- In a small bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into bran mixture and mix until just blended (do not over-mix). Fold in chopped apples.
- Fill prepared muffin cups with batter (about two thirds full). Bake for about 15-20 minutes.