Flaxseed Morning Glory Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Fiber One cereal
• 2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal
• 3/4 cup chopped apple
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1 tbsp. canola or soybean oil
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 4 egg whites

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375℉. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups and spray bottoms with nonstick baking spray.
2. Place cereal between waxed paper, plastic wrap, or in plastic bag; crush with rolling pin (or crush in blender or food processor). Mix cereal and milk in large bowl; let stand about 5 minutes or until cereal is softened. Stir in remaining ingredients. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
3. Bake 22-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove muffins from pan. Serve warm.

Submitted by Sue Stoecker, a Betty Crocker recipe, source unknown