Apple Bran Muffins

Makes 12 muffins

Dry ingredients:

• 1 + 1/4 cup wheat/oat bran
• 1 + 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp ground all spice
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt

Wet ingredients:

• 3 medium apples, peeled and grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup fat-free smooth yogurt
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a light coat of non-stick cooking spray on muffin tin(s). Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, stir wet ingredients until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, sift all dry ingredients.
4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Do not over-stir batter.
5. Using an ice cream scoop, divide batter evenly into muffin tins.
6. Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Allow muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to completely cool on wire racks.