Cardamom Lemon peel Muffins

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups oat bran, uncooked
1 cup whole-what flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspon almond extract
Grated rind of 1 lemon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F. Spray two muffin tins with vegetable oil spray or use paper muffin cups. In a medium bowl, combine bran, flour, cardamom, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well. In a large bowl, combine applesauce, oil, honey, egg whites, almond extract and lemon peel. Mix well. Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix well, but do not overmix. Fill prepared muffin cups almost full. Place in oven and reduce heat to 375F. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.