Recipe: The Complete Breakfast Muffin

THE COMPLETE BREAKFAST MUFFIN

1 cup oatmeal
1 cup All-Bran cereal
2 big bananas, mashed
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg (or egg substitute)
1/4 cup oil (preferably canola)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup flour (preferably half white, half whole-wheat)
OPTIONAL:
1/2 cup raisins or chopped dried fruits
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Spray 12 large muffin cups with cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, mix together the oatmeal, bran cereal, mashed bananas, orange juice, dry milk, and brown sugar. Mix well.

Beat in the egg, oil, salt, and cinnamon. Add the baking powder, flour, raisins, and nuts.

Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.

Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

"If you are a muffin lover, this complete breakfast muffin contains a variety of wholesome foods for you to eat on the run, take to the office, or enjoy as an afternoon snack. If the orange juice adds too strong of an orange taste for your liking, simply replace part or all of the juice with milk or water. These taste good spread with a little peanut butter to boost protein and add satiety."

Makes 12 hefty muffins
Per Serving (Per Muffin): Approximately 200 calories; 3g carbohydrate; 5g protein; 5g fat.

Source: The New York City Marathon Cookbook: Nutrition Tips and Recipes for High-Energy Eating and Lifelong Health by Nancy Clark, MS., R.D.