Gingerbread Muffins(Low Cholesterol)
Warm, spiced gingerbread muffins with a hint of molasses and aromatic spices, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack that appeals to those seeking a low cholesterol treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unbleached white flour ⓘ
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour ⓘ
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar ⓘ
- 1/4 cup brown sugar ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon ginger ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg ⓘ
- 3/4 cup buttermilk ⓘ
- 1/3 cup olive or sunflower oil
- 1 egg ⓘ
- 1 egg white ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with margarine.
- Combine unbleached white flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and grated nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Set the dry ingredients aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, olive or sunflower oil, egg, egg white, and light unsulphured molasses.
- Add the flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture.
- Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
915
kcal
46% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Low-fat
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).