SUPER-HEALTHY OATMEAL MUFFINS

Super-Healthy Oatmeal Muffins image

Provided by Jamie Morgenstern

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium overripe banana
1/2 cup grated carrot
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon Smart Balance light butter spread (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup skim milk
sugar, to taste (I used 1 t splenda) (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Combine all liquid ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add the baking powder, whisk thoroughly.
Add in the cinnamon and nutmeg, ensuring homogeneity.
Add the oats. For moister muffins, add an extra 1/4 cup milk at this point.
Spoon the batter into a greased muffin pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the centers have solidified.
Makes 12 small to medium sized muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.4, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 155.4, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.5