High Fiber Low Calorie Bran Muffins

veggie_mama's Note:

These are muffins from a health spa in California. There is NO added sugar. The sole purpose of these muffins is to increase your fiber intake without adding lots of calories to your diet. If you want a sweet/dessert snack, keep looking. These are very plain.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups unprocessed millers natural bran
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 small ripe banana, mashed (1/2 cup)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon banana extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin tins with Pam and set aside.
2. Mix all dry ingredients, including raisins, in a large bowl.
3. Blend egg whites, buttermilk, water, mashed banana and extracts in a medium bowl.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until thoroughly combined. Fill each muffin tin 1/2 full.
5. Bake 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Freeze leftovers and defrost as needed.

Reviews

[Dreamer in Ontario]

These muffins have quite a lot of flavour and are very good as long as you don't expect them to be sweet. The banana and raisins do give them a touch of sweetness, however. For those who desire more sweetness, honey would be a good addition. Made for PAC Fall '08

[Chef #630089]

This is a great receipe for getting some added fibre in your diet. I ate them as my mid -morning snack for a week and froze the rest and they were filling and delicious! I added cranberries, and fresh blueberries which helped to add some sweetness. I also added a touch of honey.