Recipe Notes
These baked beauties are a cardiologist’s dream food–the pectin fiber in apples, the oat bran, and the vitamin E-rich canola oil are loved by docs because together they lower both total and LDL cholesterol and keep insulin and blood sugar levels under control. But protecting yourself against heart disease won’t even cross your mind when this dessert-worthy combo of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg hits your taste buds.
Ingredients:
1/2 C oat bran
1 C whole-wheat flour
1/4 C ground flaxseed
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 egg, beaten
4 tbsp canola oil
1/4 C sugar
1/3 C applesauce
1/4 C chopped pecans
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together bran, flour, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and oil until smooth. Stir in applesauce and sugar. Combine mixtures and fold in pecans.
- Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.
Yields 12 Servings.
Nutritional Information:
142 calories; 3.3 g protein; 8.6 g total fat; .9 g saturated fat; 16.2 g total carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 162 mg sodium; 17.6 mg cholesterol; 5.1 g sugar
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