Healthier Brownie Muffins
This recipe is a secret weapon for the health-minded baker. It's a chocolaty way to sneak some fiber into your day.
INGREDIENTS | MAKES 24 MUFFINS
- 3 cups bran cereal
- 2 ¼ cups water
- 1 package low-fat brownie mix
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line muffin tin with paper baking cups.
In a small bowl, soak cereal in the water for 5 minutes. Then, in a separate and larger bowl, mix soaked cereal, brownie mix, and baking powder till a moist batter forms.
Fill up each cupcake cup to the brim. Bake for 25 minutes. Serve with butter.
Shopping for Bran Cereal
Every box in the cereal aisle touts some sort of health benefits. Many are fortified with vitamins, dehydrated fruits, or — less healthy — tiny marshmallows. Look for whole-grain cereals that are high in fiber. Make these a part of your daily diet and you could see a more stabilized blood sugar level as well as lower cholesterol.
