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Gingerbread Muffins

Serves 12

All the flavor of the popular dessert made into a muffin. Enjoy it as part of your breakfast or as an afternoon snack.

Gingerbread Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Kellogg’s® Special K® cereal, crushed to 1 cup
  • 18 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons light molasses

*Substitute 3/4 cup Equal Spoonful for the packets.

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper-liners; set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine liquid ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir liquid ingredients into dry mixture until all ingredients are just moistened. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 2 to 3 minutes. Remove muffins from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 151
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 1 mg
  • Sodium: 283 mg

Exchanges

  • Starch - 1-1/4
  • Fat - 1/2
  • Fruit - 1/2