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Bran Muffins

Ingredients

  • 2 c. All-bran cereal (see note)
  • 1 c. plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2/3 c. unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tbls. molasses
  • 1 Tbls. canola oil
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 1-1/2 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1 t. baking powder
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 1-1/2 t. cinnamon
  • 1/2 - 3/4 c. Dole Raisins, optional

Instructions

Combine the bran, yogurt, applesauce and milk; let stand for 5 minutes.

Add eggs, brown sugar, molasses, oil and vanilla; mix well. Fold in dry ingredients just until moistened.

Spoon into greased or paper lined muffin cups until 2/3 full.

Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

NOTE: Makes 1-1/2 dozen.

I always freeze the leftover cereal package in a ziplock bag, tucked into the box, to keep fresh. When I want to make the muffins again, I have the bran cereal on hand. Keeps for several months.