Mighty Muffins

Photo: flickr user stevelyon

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Whole bran cereal

1 cup Skim milk

1 Egg, beaten

cup Molasses

1/4 cup Butter or margarine, melted

1/2 cup All-purpose flour

1/2 cup Whole-wheat flour

2 tablespoons Toasted wheat germ

2 teaspoons Baking powder

1/2 teaspoon Baking soda

1/2 cup Raisins

1/2 cup Chopped nuts

Preparation

In a small mixing bowl combine bran and milk; let stand for 3 minutes. Stir in egg, molasses, and butter or margarine; set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, baking powder, and baking soda. Make a well in the center. Add bran mixture; stir til moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.

Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill two-thirds full. Bake in a 400 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or til muffins are done. Cool. Cover and chill to store.