Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Carrot-Bran Muffins Recipe

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Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Carrot-Bran Muffins
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
462
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2-1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup finely grated carrot, loosely packed (do not squeeze out any mositure)
  • 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2-3/4 cup raisins

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  3. Generously spray 12 regular size muffin tins with non stick spray or line with paper liners.
  4. In a medium bowl combine the wheat bran with both flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, then mix in grated carrots (if you are adding in flax seed then add in with the flour mix).
  5. In another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speeed beat together buttermilk with sugar, applesauce, egg, oil and vanilla; beat for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture then pour in the buttermilk mixture and raisins; using a spatula stir JUST until combined (some small lumps are okay, do not overmix).
  7. Divide the batter equally between the muffin tins.
  8. Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until the muffins test done (do not over bake).
  9. Cool in the pan for about 10-12 minutes then remove to wire rack.
  10. Serve warm or room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 461.51 Kcal (1932 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.16g 14%
Cholesterol 52.63mg 18%
Sodium 592.93mg 25%
Potassium 656.9mg 14%
Total Carbs 88.94g 30%
Sugars 19.61g 78%
Dietary Fiber 10.09g 40%
Protein 11.9g 24%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 152.1mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.56 Kcal (823 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.9g 14%
Cholesterol 22.41mg 18%
Sodium 252.53mg 25%
Potassium 279.78mg 14%
Total Carbs 37.88g 30%
Sugars 8.35g 78%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g 40%
Protein 5.07g 24%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.9mg 25%
Calcium 64.8mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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