Instructions: In large bowl, combine cereal and buttermilk; let stand 5 minutes until cereal is softened. Add applesauce, oil and egg whites, blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, whole wheat flour and remaining ingredients; mix well. Batter can be baked immediately or stored in tightly covered container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

When ready to bake, heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray desired number of muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray or line with paper baking cups. Stir batter; fill spray-coated muffin cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 30 muffins.

*To substitute for buttermilk, use 4 1/2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice plus skim milk to make 1 1/2 cups.

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