1. The Makings of a High Fiber Muffin
High fiber muffins are only as good as the ingredients that go into them. For a muffin to rank as a high fiber muffin, it needs top quality high fiber ingredients such as whole wheat flour, wheat germ, oat bran, nuts, and fresh or dried fruit. It is rather simple to whip up a batch of high fiber muffins that taste good and are good for you, too.
2. Just Because It Says Whole Wheat Doesn't Make It High Fiber
A common misconception about many baked-good products, and this includes muffins, is that just because the ingredient list says that there is "whole wheat flour" does not mean that it is actually high in fiber. Many muffins that are labeled with the words "whole wheat" do not contain an adequate amount of fiber to be considered high fiber. It is good to read the ingredients and nutrition labels thoroughly before purchasing muffins that you assume are high in fiber.
3. High Fiber Muffins Are Not Hard to Find
Grocery stores and specialty shops are full of muffins that are high in fiber. Again, words of caution as you are shopping for that "perfect" high fiber muffin: be sure that it is made with quality high fiber ingredients. If you are at a specialty shop and there are no ingredients to read or nutrition labels to consult, ask the clerk or baker to provide you with more information on what has gone into the muffins to make them high fiber.
4. Baking High Fiber Muffins
There are many recipes available that are easy to make and tasty. Once you have found a recipe to suit your taste buds, read through all the ingredients go into the making of the muffin to see if they match the description of what would be conducive to high fiber muffins. If they do not, just add some to the recipe, keeping in mind that you may have to alter the liquid ingredients as well. Sometimes you can just add a handful of chopped nuts or fruit and that is all that is needed to give it that extra add fiber.
5. High Fiber Muffins Make a Good Snack Anytime
If you are on the go like pretty much all of us, at times you need a pick-me-up snack, and high fiber muffins can be just the thing. Not only can you rest assured that you have chosen a high fiber snack that is healthy for you, but the fiber in the muffin will satisfy your hunger needs and keep you from munching until your next meal. It is also an ideal snack for kids and an easy way to get them to eat the fiber that they sometimes are missing from their diet.
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