1 cup quick cooking oatmeal (not instant)
1 & 1/4 cups milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 egg whites
1/2 cup brown sugar (or substitute trivia/stevia)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened or no sugar added applesauce
1/3 cup crasins or raisins, optional
1/3 cup walnuts, optional
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions:
Mix oatmeal, wheat flour, sugar, baking soda,
baking powder, and cinnamon together in medium bowl. In another medium bowl
whisk together the milk, egg whites, vanilla, and apple sauce. Fold the wet
ingredients into the dry, until just combined. Add in crasins, walnuts or other
“additional” ingredients. Spoon into lined muffins cups or a greased (I use cooking spray) bread loaf pan. Bake at
350 for 18-20 minutes
Makes approximately 15 servings.
With brown sugar, each muffin is 113 calories. 2.5g fat, 20.4g carbs, 3.5g protein.
With stevia/truvia, each muffin is 85 calories. 2.5g fat, 13.2g carbs, 3.5g protein.
*I apologize for not having a picture on hand, it's been a while since I've made these but I will get on up ASAP!
Personal Note:
This recipe is dedicated to those of you out there that may
be new to your healthy eating lifestyle. The ingredients above are typical
pantry and fridge staples, at least they always were in my mom’s house which is
where I concocted this creation. If you’re looking for a warm, comforting but
healthy baked treat, but aren’t ready to invest a bunch of new baking supplies,
then give this oldie-but-goodie a try.
I am personally such a carb loving breakfast eater, so clean baked muffins and breads are totally my saving grace. I like eggs and other breakfast food too, but I crave carbs. So, to keep myself from having an epic sugar crash every morning, I make these balanced muffins that have enough protein fill you up, and also have low glycemic index carbs (slow burning carbs) that won’t spike your blood sugar through the roof.
Not only are these muffins low in fats and sugars, but they’re a great snack to keep on the counter for hungry kids and a working hubby. Many of you ladies I know have a very busy working man, who is likely to be up and out the door before your beauty sleep is complete. I know I do! I often to keep easy, grab-and-go foods like this available for him. If you bake this recipe in muffin tins, they would travel nicely in lunch boxes during the school year as well!
Hope this was helpful for all you busy moms and wives out
there. You’re the rock that holds your family together, whether they know it or
not!
