Apple-Cinnamon Oat-Bran Muffins

total time:: 40 min

Makes 12 muffins

These baked beauties are a cardiologist’s dream food--the pectin fiber in apples, the oat bran, and the vitamin E-rich canola oil are loved by docs because together they lower both total and LDL cholesterol and keep insulin and blood sugar levels under control.

ingredients

3/4 c oat bran
1 c whole-wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
1/3 c + 4 Tblsp applesauce
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c chopped pecans

directions

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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2. In a large bowl, whisk together bran, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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3. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and oil until smooth. Stir in applesauce and sugar.
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4. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.

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Serving Size: 1 muffin
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75 calories per muffin

Source: Women's Health Mag