recipe variation/substitution?

Question

http://www.dlife.com/dLife/do/recipe/ShowRecipe?recipeId=1856

is there anything I could substitute for the bran cereal in this recipe???

or anyone have any other good sugar free cocoa muffin recipes?

Answer 1

The big problem is finding a substitute with low or no natural sugars. You could try a flake cereal but check the carbs and see if they are comparable. The next thing you could try is something like soaked quinoa or perhaps steel-cut oats. You might also try cutting the bran in half and using cooked rice. It would be a bit heavier but I think it would work. Again the starches are all there.

Answer 2

Use any cereal of similar form or try quick oats.

Good luck!