FAT-FREE/CHOLESTEROL-FREE BRAN MUFFINS

Fat-Free/Cholesterol-Free Bran Muffins image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup wheat bran (miller's wheat bran)
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
1 tablespoon molasses
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup applesauce
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour (or use half white and whole wheat)
1/2 cup white sugar (can use more sugar if desired) or 1/2 cup brown sugar (can use more sugar if desired)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
Line 12 regular size muffin tins with paper liners.
In a medium bowl combine the buttermilk with wheat bran; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk together the egg whites with molasses, applesauce, mashed banana and vanilla; mix until well combined.
In a medium bowl combine the flour with sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
After the 10 minutes of sitting time add the egg mixture to the bran/buttermilk mixture; mix very well to combine, then add to the flour mixture; mix until just combined.
Mix in raisins (if using).
Divide into the muffin tins filling just over threee-quarters full.
Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 98, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.6, Protein 2.6