High Fiber Powerhouse Muffins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Bran Mixture
3 cups natural bran
1/4 cup cracked wheat
2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
14 ounces crushed pineapple
Flour Mixture
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup wheat germ (or flax)
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
Liquid Mixture
2 eggs
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Additions
1 cup raisins (or dates or dried apricots)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (or nuts)

Preparation

Mix the bran mixture together in a bowl and set aside.
Mix the flour mixture in a bowl an set aside.
Mix the liquid mixture.
Add the liquid mixture to the bran mixture and beat well.
Add the flour mixture and mix until just mixed (do not over mix).
Stir in the raisins and sunflower seeds.
Spoon into greasedmuffin tins filling 3/4 full.
Bake 20 minutes at 350\u00b0F.
Batter keeps in fridge.