Spicy Apple Raisin Muffins

Ingredients

2 raisin bran
1/2 c flour
1/2 c wheat germ
1/4 c brown sugar
2 ts baking powder
1 apple pie spice
1/2 ts salt
1 ts lemon rind
1 c apple
2 egg whites
5/8 c apple juice
3/8 c skim milk
3 tb oil

Instructions

In a large bowl combine cereal, flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking powder, seasonings and apple; set aside. In a small bowl combine egg whites, apple juice, milk and oil. Mix well. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients; stirring just until moistened. Line muffin cups with paper baking cups or spray bottoms only with cooking spray; fill 2/3 full. Bake at 425 F. for 12 to 15 minutes. per muffin: 119 Kcal 4.1g fat (0.5g sat fat) 29% CFF 210mg Na 1.8g fiber (3.3g PRO/ 4.1g FAT/ 18.9g CHO) NOTES : 1. FAT: Try using unsweetended applesauce, pureed prunes, or drained yogurt in place of part or all of the oil. (with no oil, per muffin: about 91 Kcal, 0.7g fat) 2. SODIUM: Using low-sodium baking powder would save about 60mg Na per muffin. The salt is adding about 89mg Na to each muffin.