Fiber Rich Muffins

Yes, these take white flour, but the multi-grain cereal makes up for that.  These are so tasty that you will need to remind people that they are rather high in fiber, before someone inadvertently eats four at once.... Yes, that happened.

1 C Multi-grain Hot Cereal, (Hodgson Mill, or other brand)

1 C unbleached White Flour

1 Tbsp. Baking Powder

½ tsp. Baking Soda

½ tsp. Salt

½ C Sugar

1 C Carrots, shredded

1 C Apple, peeled and chopped

½ C Milk

2 Eggs, or 4 Egg Whites

¼ C Vegetable Oil

1 tsp. Vanilla

½ C chopped Pecans or Walnuts

Preheat oven to 400°.  Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or grease muffin cups.  Blend together dry ingredients.  Add milk, eggs, oil and vanilla, mixing until just combined.  Stir in carrots, apples, and nuts.  Spoon evenly into muffin cups.  Bake for 20 to 22 minutes.