Ingredients

Yield: 12 large muffins

1 1/2 cups whole bran cereal
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Sprinkles of wheat germ (optional)

Directions

In a large bowl, mix milk and cereal together; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir the egg, oil and honey into the milk/cereal mixture. In separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking powder, fruit and nuts. Sprinkle over the bran mixture. Stir until just blended. (Too much stirring toughens them). Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full and sprinkle the tops with wheat germ, if desired. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a pick comes out clean from the center of the muffin. Remove from pan immediately so steam may escape and muffins will not be soggy.

Each muffin contains 271 calories, 9g fat, 37g carb, 319mg sodium, 2mg cholesterol, 32% calories from fat.