Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/4  cups          whole wheat flour
   1      cup           oat bran
     1/3  cup           packed brown sugar
   2 1/2  teaspoons     baking powder
     1/4  teaspoon      baking soda
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon
   1      cup           buttermilk
                        egg whites
   2      tablespoons   cooking oil
     3/4  cup           shredded -- peeled apple

Preparation:

In a med bowl stir together flour, oat bran, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Set aside. In a small bowl combine buttermilk, egg whites, and oil, Add to dry ingredients; stir just till moistened. Stir in shredded apple. Store batter, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To bake, spray muffin cups with non-stick spray coating. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake in a 375 deg F oven for 18-20 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Makes 12 muffins.