Fat-Free/Cholesterol-Free Bran Muffins

Name: Fat-Free/Cholesterol-Free Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 muffins
Ingredients: 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)

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"These muffins have no fat but you would never know it, they are extremely moist with lots of flavor --- I have not tryed it as yet but I'm quite sure that Splenda may be used in place of sugar --- you may bake in 6 jumbo muffin tins but baking time will need to be increased."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 12 muffins

ingredients

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)

directions

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.

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Reviews

Absolutely delicious muffins Kitt! I used Splenda brown sugar and whole eggs, also added 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed. Terrific! I know I will be using this recipe often! Thanks for another winner!!!

kittycatmom