Carrot & Banana Muffins

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 18 standard-size (2 1/2-inch) muffin cups with cooking spray.

Step 2

Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water; let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oat bran, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice in a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Whisk egg whites in a medium bowl until frothy. Add brown sugar (or Splenda) and whisk until it has dissolved. Mix in bananas, milk, oil and vanilla.

Step 5

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients; stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Gently stir in carrots and the drained raisins. Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with nuts.

Step 6

Bake the muffins until the tops spring back when touched lightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Loosen the edges and turn the muffins out onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.