Wild Rice Muffins

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group


 * 12 muffins (1 per serving)
 * Note: Wild rice adds crunchy texture and a nutritional boost to these hearty muffins.

Ingredients

 * ½ cup uncooked wild rice
 * 2 cups water
 * 1 teaspoon salt, divided
 * 1 cup fat-free milk
 * 4 tablespoons margarine, melted
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * 2 egg whites
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * ½ cup whole wheat flour
 * 3 tablespoons baking powder
 * 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

 * 1) Heat rice, water, and ½ teaspoon salt to boiling in small saucepan; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 45 to 50 mins. Drain, if necessary, and cool.
 * 2) Mix milk, margarine, egg, egg whites, and rice.
 * 3) Add combined all-purpose and whole wheat flour, baking powder, sugar and remaining ½ teaspoon salt, mixing just until dry ingredients are moistened.
 * 4) Spoon batter into 12 greased muffin cups.
 * 5) Bake at 400 degrees F until muffins are browned, 20 to 25 mins.
 * 6) Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1 muffin):
 * Cals: 136
 * Fat: 4.5 g
 * Chol: 18.1 g
 * Sod: 494 mg
 * Protein: 4.6 g
 * Carb: 19.4 g
 * Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 Bread, 1/2 Fat