Pumpkin Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 4 oz unsweetened applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
• 1 extra large egg
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 large egg whites
• 4 oz nonfat yogurt
• 1/2 tsp all spice
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsps honey
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup wheat bran

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
2. Double sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, add the pumpkin, molasses, honey, egg, egg whites, applesauce and yogurt.
4. Beat until all ingredients are mixed well.
5. Pour the flour mixture and wheat bran into the pumpkin mixture. Combine until just moistened. Don't over-mix.
6. Spray 2 muffins tins with non-stick cooking spray. Evenly distribute the batter in the 12 muffin cups.
7. Sprinkle with a bit of oats and bake for about 20 minutes.
8. Note: be sure to use the two 6 muffin pans that make the larger muffins.