1 cup whole bran cereal
1/4 cup milk
1 cup peeled, cored, and sliced apple (any variety)
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease one
12 cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
Combine the bran cereal, milk, and apples;
mix well. Beat in the canola oil and egg.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking
powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Make a well in the center
and stir in the wet mixture. Add the shredded cheese and mix
enough until just moistened.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
Makes 12 servings.
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving
(1 muffin): 176 calories; 7 g fat; 4 g protein; 24 g carbohydrates;
19 mg cholesterol; 2 g fiber; 269 mg sodium.
