Apple Oat Bran Muffins

Oat bran binds cholesterol in the gut and blocks its absorption. Perfect for a healthy breakfast treat.

Recipe Ingredients

• Canola oil for oiling the muffin pan
• 2 large green cooking apples
• 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup unbleached white flour
• 1 1/4 cups oat bran
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 12-ounce can apple juice concentrate
• 1 cup water

Instructions

Heat oven to 325 F. Lightly oil muffin pan. Peel and core apples; chop them coarsely. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, stir together pastry flour, white flour, oat bran, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Add apple juice concentrate, chopped apples, and enough water to make a light batter.
Mix just enough to moisten all ingredients. Divide batter among the muffin cups and bake till lightly browned, 25-30 minutes.
Remove muffins from cups while hot.

Serves 12.

Nutrients Per Serving
• Calories: 208
• Protein: 5.6 grams
• Fat: 1.4 grams
• Saturated Fat: 0.3 grams
• Carbohydrate: 48.7 grams
• Fiber: 5.4 grams
• Cholesterol: 0 mg