APPLE-OAT BRAN MUFFINS

Apple-Oat Bran Muffins image

"I love how light and tasty these muffins are," writes Grace Bryant of Merritt Island, Florida. "I make the batter ahead of time and it keeps very nicely in the fridge."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg white
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil
2/3 cup grated apple

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg white, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 375° for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.