Recipe: Protein Muffins

I am always on the lookout for great recipes that are not only healthy but tasty. I haven't tried this one yet but it looks like something I would enjoy. It's got all my favorites and it's low in fat and sugar!

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 cups egg whites

• 1½ cups oats or 1 cup instant oatmeal or 1½ cups quick oatmeal

• ½ cup whole wheat flour

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

• 1 cup 1% cottage cheese

• ½ cup whey protein powder

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 25 almonds

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• ⅛ tsp or pinch of salt

• 1 cup strawberries or your favorite fruit

INSTRUCTIONS:Pre-heat oven to 350˚F. Pour ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Mix in fruit by hand, if desired, or include in the blender. Pour into regular-sized stick-free muffin cups. Cook until toothpick comes out clean (about 40 minutes).

NUTRIENTS PER MUFFIN:Calories: 120, Total Fat: 2 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Trans Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Sodium: 125 mg, Total Carbs: 17 g, Dietary Fiber: 3 g; Sugars: 3 g; Protein: 9 g; Iron: 1.20 mg