BRAN AND OATMEAL MUFFINS

Bran and Oatmeal Muffins image

Provided by Bidu7523

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups Raisin Bran cereal
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt (without gelatin)
1 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

Directions:.
Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. (You can prepare jars of those dry ingredients in advance to save time).
In another bowl, mix cereals, oatmeal, milk, yogourt, apple sauce, vanilla and molasses. Let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, coat a regular pan of 12 muffins with cooking spray.
Make a hole in the center of the cereal preparation where you can beat your 2 eggs. Mix them with the preparation. Add the oil, the chocolate and the walnuts. Mix until well blended.
Add the dry ingredients and mix well. The batter should be thick.
Drop by big spoonfulls into the muffin pan. Bake 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 240.2, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 20.2, Protein 7.1