Whole Grain Bran Muffins

1 1/3 cups skim milk + 1 tsp. lemon juice or white vinegar
2 cups wheat bran or Millers Bran
2/3 cup water
½ cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 egg whites OR 1 whole egg
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Optional: raisins, currants, or chopped walnuts

Combine milk and lemon juice or vinegar and allow to stand 5 minutes. 

Combine bran, water, brown sugar, oil, egg whites and milk.  Allow to stand 15-20 minutes. 

Add flour and baking soda; stirring by hand only until blended. 

Spoon into 12 muffin tins sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.  Do not use paper muffin liners because they will stick. 

Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until muffins spring back when touched lightly. 

Note:  Wheat Bran:  Look for this in the baking section, natural foods section, or hot cereal section of your store.

Yield: 12 muffins

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 140     
FAT: 3g            SATURATED FAT: 0g
SODIUM: 130mg
CARBOHYDRATE: 27g    
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg   
PROTEIN: 5g
FIBER: 6g

WeightWatchers Points:  2

Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 carbohydrate, 1/2 fat

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