HEART HEALTHY RECIPE- BRAN RAISIN MUFFINS

Bran–Raisin Muffins

1 c. All-Bran cereal

2/3 c. raisins

1¼ c. skim milk

3 T. vegetable oil

2 egg whites

1 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsps. baking powder

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.

In a large bowl, mix the cereal and raisins.  Add the milk, stir and let stand several minutes.  Add the vegetable oil and egg whites; beat well. 

In a small bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder.  Add to the bran mixture.  Stir until the flour is just blended or moistened. 

Evenly spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin pan.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and place muffins on a cooling rack.

Nutrition Information:  one muffin

Calories 129, Total fat 4g, Saturated fat 0.5g, Cholesterol trace mg, Sodium 158 mg, Carbohydrate 20 mg, Fiber 2.5g, Sugar 5g, Protein 4g