Oat Bran Muffins

By sandiB2010

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups oat bran
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup fat-free milk
• 1/4 cup egg substitute (equal to 1 egg)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 medium banana, mashed
• 2 tablespoons dried fruit such as raisins, dates, apricots (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Mix the first four ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.

Combine milk, egg, and oil. Mix applesauce with mashed banana and blend with liquid ingredients. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until moistened.

Pour into muffin tins that have been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Do not use paper liners, as the muffins have a tendency to stick to the paper. Bake for 15-17 minutes.

TIP: The tops of these muffins don’t brown well due to the low sugar content, but they are still moist and full of flavor!