Date Nut Bran Muffins Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Boiling water | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Bran cereal | 2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
| Flour | 1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Baking powder | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Cinnamon | 1⁄2 Teaspoon, ground | |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Milk | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Vegetable oil | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Pecans | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped | |
| Dates | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs), chopped |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 196 Calories from Fat 94
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11 g16.7%
Saturated Fat 1.4 g7%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 18.3 mg6.1%
Sodium 179.9 mg7.5%
Total Carbohydrates 23 g7.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.7%
Sugars 9.9 g
Protein 3 g6.1%
Vitamin A 2.3% Vitamin C 0.15%
Calcium 8.1% Iron 10.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a bowl, take the cereal and pour boiling water over it.
2. Keep aside for 10 minutes.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and keep aside.
4. Mix the egg, milk and vegetable oil with the cereal.
5. Add the mixture to the flour mixture and stir until moistened.
6. Add 1/4 cup pecans and dates and fold them in.
MAKING
7. Take six single paper-lined muffin cups and fill them 1/2 to 2/3 full with the mixture.
8. Sprinkle each muffin with 1 teaspoon pecans.
9. In the microwave, cook for 2 to 3 1/2 minutes at Power 7 or Medium High, until wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let them stand for 1 to 2 minutes.
11. Cool the muffins on a rack further for 5 to 10 minutes.
12. Repeat the process to make more muffins.
SERVING
13. Serve warm.
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