Jan 10, 2011

Blueberry Bran Muffins (Low-Fat)


Weighing in at 122 calories and less than one gram of fat, these muffins are not only extremely healthy, but super tasty and filling.  You can expect a variation on these for next week's breakfast.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 Cups Wheat Bran
  • 1 Cup Non-fat Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2/3 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Soda
  • 1 Tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Salt
  • 1 Cup Fresh Blueberries

Directions:
  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Place muffin papers in 12-muffin pan.
  • Mix wheat bran and milk in bowl and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • In separate bowl, mix egg, sugar, vanilla, and applesauce until combined.
  • Add wheat bran mixture and stir until combined.
  • In separate bowl, sift together flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Add flours to wheat bran mixture and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in blueberries.
  • Divide into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Immediately transfer to cooling rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.


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