Flaxseed Glorious Morning Muffins

 

1

cup Fiber One® cereal

2/3

cup fat-free (skim) milk

1

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

3/4

cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal

3/4

cup chopped apple

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup finely shredded carrot

1/4

cup granulated sugar

1/4

cup flaked coconut

1

tablespoon canola or soybean oil

3

teaspoons baking powder

2

teaspoons ground cinnamon

1

teaspoon vanilla

1/2

teaspoon salt

4

egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product

• 1 Heat oven to 375°. Line 12 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches, with paper baking cups and spray bottoms with nonstick baking spray.
• 2 Place cereal between waxed paper, plastic wrap or in plastic bag; crush with rolling pin (or crush in blender or food processor). Mix cereal and milk in large bowl; let stand about 5 minutes or until cereal is softened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
• 3 Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan. Serve warm.