Wednesday, July 9, 2008  What's Cooking Wednesday: Power Muffins
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participants.  As so many of us these days, I struggle with my
weight. For that reason, many of my recipes have been designed
with health in mind. As I've learned how to bake over the years,
I've found that far less sugar is usually needed no matter what
the recipe, and that whole wheat pastry flour can often be
subbed for white flour, depending on the recipe. Other "finds"
have included buttermilk instead of fat, olive oil to sub for
some butter on occasion (milder oils, too), and that oat bran
can really help muffins, scones, etc. to be tender, when fat is
cut severely or all together. Egg whites, as well, can be subbed
in various cases, and when you use all these tricks, you can
create some very healthy treats.  The muffins below contain all
these treats, and the result is a great-sized, tasty, healthy
muffin for about 85 - 95 calories a piece. The fat content is
usually negligible