Cardamom Lemon Muffins

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


Preheat oven to 400*. 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 375*. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.