Bran Muffins

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400.
2. 2
   Grease bottoms of 12 medium muffin pans.
3. 3
   In a bowl place cereal, milk, and brown sugar.
4. 4
   Stir to combine and let stand 5 minutes.
5. 5
   In another bowl, place flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Stir to combine and set aside.
7. 7
   Add egg and applesauce to cereal.
8. 8
   Stir to combine.
9. 9
   Add bran mixture to flour mixture.
10. 10
    Stir until just moistened; batter will be lumpy.
11. 11
    Divide among muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
12. 12
    Bake 20 minutes, until firm to touch.
13. 13
    Whole Wheat Bran Muffins: Substitute 1 cup whole wheat flour (use whole wheat flour for all the recipes if wanted).
14. 14
    Raisin Bran Muffins: Add 1/2 cup raisins.
15. 15
    Carrot Bran Muffins: Add 1/2 cup shredded carrots and 1/2 cup raisins.
16. 16
    Orange Date Bran Muffins: Add 1/2 cup cut-up dates and 1 tablespoon grated orange peel.