Mighty Muffins Recipe

Makes 12 muffins

Per muffin: 159 calories, 5 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 8 g fat, 33 mg cholestrol, 227 mg sodium.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup whole bran cereal
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 tbsp toasted wheat germ
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

    • Instructions:

    1. In a small mixing bowl combine bran and milk; let stand for 3 minutes.
    2. Stir in egg, molasses, and butter or margarine; set aside.
    3. In a medium mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and baking soda.
    4. Make a well in the center.
    5. Add bran mixture; stir til moistened.
    6. Fold in raisins and nuts.
    7. Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill two-thirds full.
    8. Bake in a 400 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or til muffins are done.
    9. Cool. Cover and chill to store.