*Heavenly* Fiber Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Hodgson Mill multi-grain hot cereal (or enough finely blended or chopped oatmeal to make 1 cup)
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup carrot, shredded or finely chopped (about 2 large)
1 cup apple, peeled and chopped (about 1 large)
2 eggs or 4 egg whites
1/2 cup milk (can be skim, soy, etc.)
1/4 cup vegetable oil or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ginger (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts, your choice (optional)
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Preparation

Peel and chop apples. Peel and shred or finely chop carrot. Use a mini-food chopper or food processor to speed the process.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Add apple, carrot and other wet ingredients.
Mix well! Batter will be quite thick.
Grease muffin pan or muffin cups.
Spoon batter into cups.
Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until muffins are golden brown on the top and a toothpick inserted into one comes out clean.
Serve warm with butter, margarine or jam.