Date-Nut Bran Muffins

Name: Date-Nut Bran Muffins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups All-Bran; 1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat; 1 cup boiling water; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup chopped dates; 1 cup raisins; 1 cup chopped walnuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min./batch YIELD: 2-1/2 dozen.

This excellent bran muffin recipe has been in Daria Burcar's family over 25 years. "They're incredibly moist and chock-full of healthy ingredients like raisins, dates and nuts," says the Rochester, Minnesota resident.

Ingredients

2 cups All-Bran
1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat
1 cup boiling water
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cereals and boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. In another large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir cereal and buttermilk mixtures into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the dates, raisins and walnuts.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 206 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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