FLAXSEED GOLDEN HARVEST MUFFINS

Flaxseed Golden Harvest Muffins image

Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Start your day with these warm muffins made using Fiber One® cereal, packed with the goodness of apples, carrots and flaxseed. A wholesome breakfast!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup Fiber One™ cereal
2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
3/4 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°. Line 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches, with paper baking cups and spray bottoms with nonstick baking spray.
Place cereal between waxed paper, plastic wrap or in plastic bag; crush with rolling pin (or crush in blender or food processor). Mix cereal and milk in large bowl; let stand about 5 minutes or until cereal is softened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g