Carrot Raisin Bran Muffins

Low fat oat bran muffins for a heart healthy breakfast or snack.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 24 muffins

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups  oat bran
• 2  tablespoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup egg substitute
• 6  carrots, shredded
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 3⁄4 cup molasses
• 4  tablespoons canola oil

• optional spices

•  ground cinnamon (optional)
•  ground cardamom (optional)
•  ground cloves (optional)
•  ground allspice (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F
2. Combine oat bran and baking powder.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients.
4. Add optional spices to taste--approximately 1/2 to 1 teaspoon each, in any combination.
5. Pour mixture into 24 muffin tins (either oiled or lined with paper muffin cups).
6. Bake about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into muffins comes out clean.