High Fiber Energy Muffins

These healthy muffins combine whole wheat flour, wheat germ, raisin bran, applesauce, brown sugar & a little butter, flavored with cinnamon.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups Raisin Bran cereal
• 1/3 cup chopped dates or raisins
• 1 cup + 2 Tbsp of low-fat milk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2/3 cup applesauce
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted

Directions:

Prepare muffin tin with paper liners, or smear with shortening. Mix flours, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, cereal, dates or raisins, and milk in large bowl; let it stand for 5 minutes. Then combine and stir in egg, applesauce, brown sugar, and butter. Stir just until moistened. Divide batter into 12 muffin cups and bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes, or until golden. Optional: sprinkle a little cinnamon-sugar on the tops before they go in the oven.

Number of Servings: 12

Notes from the Cook: I creating this recipe for my husband so he could have something healthy and easy to eat in the car on his way to work in the mornings. My 1 year old daughter also eats them and, boy, can she inhale them! I keep my freezer stocked with these tasty low-fat muffins.