Low Sodium Bran Muffins Recipes

FAT-FREE/CHOLESTEROL-FREE BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
• Line 12 regular size muffin tins with paper liners.
• In a medium bowl combine the buttermilk with wheat bran; allow to sit for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl whisk together the egg whites with molasses, applesauce, mashed banana and vanilla; mix until well combined.
• In a medium bowl combine the flour with sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
• After the 10 minutes of sitting time add the egg mixture to the bran/buttermilk mixture; mix very well to combine, then add to the flour mixture; mix until just combined.
• Mix in raisins (if using).
• Divide into the muffin tins filling just over threee-quarters full.
• Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done.

LOW-FAT BLUEBERRY BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. Mix together wheat bran and milk, and let stand for 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat in bran mixture. Sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into bran mixture until just blended. Fold in blueberries. Scoop into muffin cups.
• Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly tapped.