The Greenhouse Bran Muffins
1 C. shreds of wheat bran cereal (all bran, etc)
1/2 C. raisins
1/3 C. boiling water
3/4 C. low-fat buttermilk
1/3 C. molasses
2 T. vegetable oil
1 large egg lightly beaten
1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 C. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in buttermilk and next 3 ingredients; set aside. 3. Combine flours and next 5 ingredients in a bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Add cereal mixture to flour mixture; stirring just until moist. 4. Divide batter evenly among 12 muffin C. coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove from pan immediately; place on a wire rack.
Yield: 1 dozen (serving size: 1 muffin).
Calories: 129
Fat: 3.4g
Fiber: 3.5g