Now that I can sometimes observe the effects of gravity on my face, I think it's time for bran muffins. Actually, it took me this long to realize that bran muffins, like prunes, can be hip and delicious. Especially if you mom gives you a box of All-Bran as a present (still haven't quite decoded the subliminal message on that one).
Bran Muffins (adapted from the actual All-Bran website for old people):
Ingredients:
2.5 c flour
1 c sugar
2 T baking powder
1/2 t salt
4 c All-Bran Buds (since that's what my mom eats)
2.5 c soy milk
2 eggs
1/2 c canola oil
Mix but don't overmix. Use muffin papers. 400 degrees, 15-18 mins. Makes 24.
These taste way less healthy than they are. Enjoy with some holiday decorations, also compliments of your mom.
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| Speaking of holidays, Hanukkah is not over at our house. Every night our smallest constituent asks for "Ha-can! Candles!" So we light the candles and say prayers, and he says, "Yay! Again!" So we do it again.
Mazel Tov,
Tofu
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Being an inquisitive engineer I thought I would try to solve the "subliminal message" dilemma.
ReplyDeleteWhy would your mom think you need more fiber?
WebMD says the four key warning signs to a fiber-poor diet are:
1) Constipation (fewer than three bowel movements a week)
2) Weight gain
3) Blood sugar fluctuations
4) Nausea and tiredness
Given that you have an infant it's safe to assume that you're inevitably going to be tired. So unless your mom is monitoring your blood sugar or bowel movements.... I think she just called you fat.
QED
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/4-warning-signs-your-diet-may-lack-fiber