nutritious junk

Muffins are HUGE diet disasters. not because they are loaded with calories from mainly sugar and butter, but because there is usually a preconceived notion that they are a healthier alternative to other pastries. BUT, a krispy kreme regular glazed doughnut is only about 220 calories when most muffins are at least 400 calories. Hand me the kreme! Sorry, i digress...anywho, zen bakery offers their great fiber cakes which to me are basically mini-muffins. They are only 80 calories each with a whopping 13 grams of fiber! they come in yummy flavors like blueberry and apple-cranberry (but honestly, i prefer the blueberry). They might taste gritty eaten cold, so i suggest warming them up in the toaster oven or microwave (thanks Al for the tip!). You can find them a Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, online, or at the zen bakery itself (located in L.A.). A word of discretion, DO NOT BUY THE MUFFINS! the muffins from zen bakery are 220 calories, look for the fiber CAKES. The muffin man should get a hold of this stuff...