Oatmeal Raisin Muffins

YUM!  These have about 286 calories, but with 5.5 grams of protein and over 3 grams of fiber they make quite a filling breakfast.  Also makes a great dessert - with virtually no saturated fat and hardly any cholesterol, they are a great alternative to a buttery, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Cup Quick Oats
• 3/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 1/2 Cup Raisins, Soaked then Drained
• 1/4 Cup Crushed Pecans
• 2 Tbsp. Wheat Germ
• 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
• 3/4 Tsp. Cinnamon
• 3/4 Tsp. Salt
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 Cup Light Canola Oil
• 1 1/4 Cup Non-Fat Milk
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Whisk together flours, sugar, salt, baking powder, wheat germ, and cinnamon.
• Add in quick oats, raisins, and nuts.
• Mix in egg, oil, milk, and vanilla; stir until just combined.
• Divide batter among 12-muffin pan.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until tooth pick comes out clean.
• Immediately place on cooling rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.