Pumpkin-bran muffins

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupFlour;
½cupBran;
1tablespoonSugar;
2teaspoonsBaking powder
½teaspoonBaking soda
½teaspoonGround cinnamon;
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
½cupPumpkin; canned or cooked
1Egg;
¾cupOrange juice;
cupRaisins;
1tablespoonWheat germ;

Directions

Combine all the ingredients, except the wheat germ, in a mixing bowl.

Stir to blend. Spoon into lightly oiled muffin tins (or paper baking cups sprayed with non-stick spray - my choice.) Sprinkle on the wheat germ. Bake in a 400 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

1 muffin = 148 calories, 1 bread, 1 fruit, 1 fat 25 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 4 grams fat 123 mg sodium, 189 mg potassium, 34 mg cholesterol

Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Holiday Cookbook by Betty Wedman 1986 Shared and tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93 (The tastiest bran muffin from a diabetic book that I've eaten so far - all the baking from the Holiday Cookbook has been good.)