Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
2 1/2 c. all-bran cereal
1 1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. canola oil or other vegetable oil
5 large eggs, beaten, or egg substitute
1 c. pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 c. honey
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. raisins
2 c. grated carrots
1 c. crushed pineapple (drain first)
2 apples, chopped coarsely
3/4 c. chopped dates
12 prunes, cut into small pieces

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix raisins, milk and bran together; let soak for 15 minutes to soften.
Combine rest of liquids and add to bran mixture.
Mix all dry ingredients, fruit and nuts; add to bran mixture.
Do not overmix.
Fill greased muffin cups or muffin papers to top.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
Makes about 2 dozen.