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Muffins
For a fast breakfast, serve warm, whole-grain, low-fat muffins with fruit
and yogurt.
These small, cake-like quick breads are yeast-free and leavened with baking soda or baking
powder. They gained near-universal acclaim in the early 1980s as a “healthy”
breakfast, but beware: many muffins may have more than 500 calories and 16 grams of fat.
Varieties
Muffins come in a nearly endless variety of flavors—usually sweet, but sometimes
tart—and may contain nuts, seeds, fruit, chocolate, spices, and other ingredients. Among the
most popular flavors are bran, blueberry, and corn. They’re available in low-fat,
fat-free, whole-grain, wheat-free, and dairy-free
versions.
Buying and storing tips
Buy muffins in the bakery section of health food and grocery stores. Choose the whole-grain
and lower-fat varieties whenever possible. Store in a plastic bag at room temperature, and use
within a couple of days.
Availability
Muffins are available year-round.
Preparation, uses and tips
Serve warm, whole-grain, low-fat muffins with fruit
and yogurt, or soy
milk, for a fast breakfast.
Nutritional Highlights
Muffin (blueberry, commercial), 1 muffin (large,
3 1/4 x 2 3/4 inches) (8.25 x 7cm)
Calories: 197
Protein: 3.9g
Carbohydrate: 34g
Total Fat: 4.6g
Fiber: 1.8g
*Good source of: Phosphorus (140mg), and Selenium
(7.9mcg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in this website is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of U.S. registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
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