The Monster Muffin

I overslept one morning last week and didn't have time to fix my oatmeal. I stopped at the grocery store on my way to work to get coffee and a muffin.

I walked past the pastry section.“I’m lucky,” I said to myself, “that the donuts don’t even bother to call my name any more.  Not even the Krispy Kremes.” (They "know" it won't do them any good.)

I found the muffins. The Carrot Walnut one caught my eye. It sounded healthy. So I picked up the package and automatically located the nutrition facts label. Holy cow! That innocent-looking muffin had 480 calories!

No way! I checked the bran muffins. Only a little better at 395 calories. I went to the cereal aisle (now decidedly late for work) and started reading granola bar boxes. I found a Fiber One bar with under 200 calories, plus it even had more fiber than the bran muffin.

Sold! I had the bar with my coffee. It tasted great. The lesson I learned is that a healthy-sounding name does not a low-calorie product make. However, that Carrot Walnut Muffin kept "calling my name."  Maybe I could  have that muffin next time I'm late for work. All I'd need to do is cut that monster-sized muffin in half. I'd have one half with my coffee and take the other one home for my husband (or my dog). It is nice to share!