Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Fiberlicious...Delicious All Bran Muffins

Most Americans only get half of the recommended 25 grams of fiber per day, which isn't surprising when you consider how much fast food we eat, and how non-nutrient dense fast food is. Luckily it's not hard to get your 25 grams of fiber in if you try!
Fiber is so beneficial...helps with digestion, lowers blood cholesterol levels (reducing the risk of heart disease), helps manage blood sugar levels, and can help with weight loss (fiber makes you feel full longer).

My mom has been making Bran Muffins for us since i can remember. They are so healthy and SO delicious. These are a great snack, breakfast, or side dish to any meal. Each muffin has 5 grams of fiber which is great!
All Bran Muffins

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 TBS baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups of All Bran Cereal (ready to eat)
1 1/4 cups skim milk
2 egg whites
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine all Bran cereal and milk. Let it stand about 2 min or until cereal softens. Add egg whites and applesauce. beat well. Add flour mixture sirring only until combined. portion evenly into 12 2 1/2 inch muffin pan cups coated with cooing spray.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 min or until golden brown. Serve warm
Makes 12 muffins

Nutrition info: 124 calories, 1 gram of fat, 29 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein.
This is another great recipe to double and freeze. These muffins are great quick breakfast to pull from the freezer and heat up in the microwave.

Where else can you find fiber? whole grains, beans, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and berries.

**it is important to note that as you increase your fiber intake you should increase your water consumption as well. Your body will need more water to process the increase in fiber.

5 comments:

Trav and Linds said...

Yum! I forgot about these yummy muffins! I don't have this recipie so I am way excited to make some now! I love the new blog!!!

Jenna said...

Megan, really, does anyone actually eat legumes?

Muncher Cruncher said...

ha ha ha...jen- Beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts are collectively known as legumes...so in answer to your question...yep lots of people do :)

The Smith Clan said...

Megs, something new we've been adding to our protein shakes, cookies, muffins, ceral,anything that you can add a little more fiber is ground flax seed. Found in health food stores. It also has the omega benefits we are always looking for. Try it! It has to be ground or it goes straight through with no benefits!Mom

Aubri said...

I love your blog! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and recipes. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about these muffins...just because they almost too healthy. BUT...I made them today, and they were delicious! I'm always looking for healthy recipes, and this will stay in my file. My two year olds begged for more. Thank you!