Raisin Bran Muffin Mix

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

1 dozen

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
My husband likes to take muffins to work. And with this mix in my pantry, I can have muffins ready in minutes. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Raisin Bran Muffin Mix Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 6 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups raisin bran cereal
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in cereal and nuts. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Yield: 2 batches (8 cups total).
  2. To prepare muffins: Place 4 cups of muffin mix in a bowl. Beat egg and water; stir into mix just until moistened. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full.
  3. Bake at 400° for 15-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 219 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.