Muffins: Bran & Cranberries

Muffins are a convenient and healthy hand-size breakfast treat if you are in a rush to go out the door. Make enough muffins to freeze individually in plastic lunch bags (or save the planet and use a large plastic airtight container where you can grab one or two muffins for the road and leave the rest in the freezer for another day).

Preset the oven at 400 degrees F and try these yummy muffins as follows:


















Ingredients:

• 1 cup bran (or all bran with raisins with oat bran added to make up the cup)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup molasses
  
• 1 cup all purpose flour
  
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/3 cup olive oil
  
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries

Method:

Combine bran, milk and molasses and let stand until most of the moisture is taken up. Meanwhile combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and cranberries together. Stir in bran mixture, egg and oil. Beat quickly until just mixed, taking care not to over mix the batter.


















Fill muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake in hot oven for approximately 15-20 minutes. If you are not familiar with your oven, set your timer for about 5 minutes less so you can check for doneness. Often your nose will smell the muffins before the timer is done, so check the muffins to avoid scorching.


















Remove from pan and serve warm or freeze. Makes 1 dozen. (Recipe doubles nicely)


















Don't forget some fruit or juice and a coffee or tea! Have a nice day!!