Oat Bran Muffins

I threw together a small batch of "experimental" oat bran muffins this evening. In the morning, before my workout, I like to eat a carby snack to give me energy to fuel me through my workout. I have trouble running on "empty" immediately after waking up, so I decided to give oat bran a try in my baking. 

These muffins came out grainy, somewhat dense, and not too sweet. They are more of a pre-workout snack or breakfast-to-go than a dessert. They'll definitely do the trick at 5:30 in the morning! 

Oat Bran Muffins

1 cup oat bran (dry)

1/4 cup canned pumpkin

1/2 skim milk

1/8 cup raisins

1/8 cup chopped walnuts

1 tsp. baking powder

1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup

1. Combine ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. Divide batter evenly between muffin cups coated with cooking spray.

3. Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes until muffins are cooked all the way through.