TNT Barbo's Basic Bran Muffins

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TNT BARBO'S BASIC BRAN MUFFINS
12 muffins

*3/4 c whole wheat flour
3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 Tsp salt
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 Tsp baking soda
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 C Splenda Granular
1/4 C light brown sugar (optional)
Wet Ingredients
4 1/2 Oz chopped dates -- or golden raisins
1/2 Cup Fresh Orange Juice with zest
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Lg Egg
1/4 c. canola oil
2 C All-Bran® Cereal
1 Tbsp orange zest
1/4 C water
1 1/2 C buttermilk


Preheat oven to 400. {If using a dark Teflon coated pan, reduce heat to 375*F}
Pam spray muffin tins
Stir all wet ingredients together including bran cereal.
Let stand 10-15 minutes.

Combine all dry ingredients ; fold wet into the dry mixture. Do not overmix.
Place even amounts in the muffin tins. (Airbake pans are best)
Bake 17-19 minutes.Remove from oven & cool on a wire rack.
When cool, spray tops with Butter flavored Pam for shine.--Optional

12 muffins

* I like the All Bran better in this recipe than Fiber One, but they both work in this recipe
2 c. shredded carrots may also be added to the dry ingredients.
*I usually use 1 1/2 c. all purpose or bread flour and I don't
always have whole wheat flour on hand.