Bran Craisen Muffins

Its no secret that grains and fiber are good for you.    Wheat according to one of the docs on  KIXI has vital nutrients that your body needs.


1-1/2 cups flout
1 cup whole bran cereal
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp  nutmeg

1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil

3/4 cup of craisens

Prepare muffin cups :  grease or use paper or silicone liners.

In a large bowl mix together dry ingredients
Make a well.

In a separate bowl, mix egg, buttermilk** ,brown sugar and oil.  
Pour liquid ingredients into well.  Gently stir together, don't over mix . All the flour  mixture should be be incorporated.   Fold in craisens.
Portion scoops are an easy way to fill the muffins cups and have uniform product.   Cups should be
3/4 full.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven 18-22 minutes or until they test done.   Batter on baked goods should be 200 degrees when cooked and a tester should come out clean.

Take out of oven and set individual muffins on wire rack to cool.   Leaving muffins in their silicone cups may cause them to appear wet.

**. Buttermilk can be purchased dry to be reconstituted.  Or you can make buttermilk by adding vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and let stand.


Cheaper : because muffins at the supermarket or costco cost upwards of a dollar each .
Better:  because it contains bran which is fiber and reduces you real carbs.  
Faster :  muffins are never too time consuming.   Mix the dry ingredients, mix the wet ingredients and fold the two together.   Don't over mix any quick bread.   It will make it tough.   You are good as long as their isn t any flour lumps that aren't incorporated into the mixture.