Low-fat Apple Walnut Bran Muffins

Preheat oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease 4 muffin cups.

Whisk together the egg whites and brown sugar in a large bowl until well combined and slightly pale.

Stir in the corn oil, skim milk, and unsweetened applesauce until evenly blended.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the unbleached flour, wheat bran, old-fashioned oats, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.

Gently fold in the chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Divide the batter evenly among the 4 muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.