Low Cal Bran Tikkis That Look Like Falafels Recipes

LOW CARB FALAFEL

Steps:

• Place soybeans, garlic, and onions in a food processor and process until soybeans are very finely chopped.
• Place soybean mixture in a bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 350F
• Drop mixture by spoonfuls into hot oil.
• Fry 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• NOTE 1: Canned black soybeans are available at some health food and low-carb specialty stores. I purchase mine from Eden Foods online store (www.edenfoods.com/store).
• NOTE 2: Xanthan gum is a low-carb thickener available in powder form. I use it to thicken soups, stews, and gravies, and to add body to low-carb baked goods. It's available at a number of online low-carb vendors. I get mine from Authentic Foods (www.authenticfoods.com).

ANOTHER LOW-CALORIE BRAN MUFFIN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray muffin cups with Pam (or equivalent).
• Add skim milk to vinegar to make 1 cup soured milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
• Add soured milk to bran; let stand for 10 minutes.
• Mix together applesauce, egg, Splenda, molasses and vanilla and then add to milk/bran mixture.
• Mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
• Add flour mixture to bran/milk mixture, and stir just until blended.
• Fold in raisins (if desired) and spoon batter into muffin tins.
• Bake for 17 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan and enjoy!