Banana Berry Muffins

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine bran flakes and buttermilk; set aside.
2. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla (mixture will appear curdled).
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in bran mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full.
4. Combine the pecans, brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
   Freeze option: Freeze cooled muffins in airtight freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature or, if desired, microwave each muffin on high for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.