SPICED BRAN MUFFINS

 ~ modified from In the Kitchen with Rosie: Oprah's Favorite Recipes, written by Rosie Daley

1/2 c. molasses
2 T. honey
2 large egg whites

1/4 c. plain yogurt
1/4 c. milk

1 c. whole wheat flour

1/2 c. wheat bran

1 t. ground ginger

1 1/2 t. baking powder

1 t. ground cloves
1/4 c. pepitas
1/4 c. dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray muffin tin. 

Warm molasses and honey in small pot over low heat until it starts to steam. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. 

In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, yogurt, and milk together. Whisk in molasses and honey mixture. Stir in flour, bran, ginger, baking powder, and cloves. Fold in pepitas and cranberries. 

Fill greased muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Makes 12 muffins.

Notes: The original recipe specifies fat content of dairy products, which I don't worry about, uses what tastes to me like way too much ginger, and calls for chopped walnuts and golden raisins, but pepitas and dried cranberries are more my style. Click the source link under the photo to try the original recipe.