Banana Nut Buttermilk All Bran Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup hot buttermilk (heat in microwave until hot)
1 cup all-bran cereal
1 large egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup pureed banana (1 cup is okay also)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Set oven to 375 degrees F.
Set the oven rack to second lowest position.
Spray 12 muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray, and line with paper liners.
Set the muffin trays on a baking sheet (the baking sheet is optional).
In a medium bowl stir the HOT buttermilk together with the All Bran cereal, and let stand for about 6 minutes.
Meanwhile puree the banana.
After the 6 minutes, transfer the bran mixture to a large bowl, and add in the pureed banana; mix to combine.
Mix the two sugars together, then add to the bran/banana mixture with the egg, vanilla and oil; blend well to combine.
Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; add to the banana mixture; mix gently to make a soft batter.
Fold in nuts and raisins (if using).
With an ice cream scoop, divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups.
Bake about 22-28 minutes or until muffins test done.
*NOTE* Although it is not necessary, I like to place the muffin tins on a baking sheet to bake in the oven.