Fruit and Bran Muffins

• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) whole bran cereal
• 1 cup (225 ml) skim milk
• 2 slightly beaten egg whites
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) molasses
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) oil
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) whole wheat flour
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) wheat germ
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
• 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) raisins, or any favorite dried fruit
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped pecans, or any favorite nut

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix cereal, milk, and egg whites together and soak for 3 minutes.
2. Stir the molasses and oil into bran mixture, and set aside.
3. Then, in a differnt large mixing bowl, add flours, wheat germ, baking soda, and baking powder together and make a well in the center.
4. Add the bran mixture and stir to moisten.
5. Fold in your choice of fruits and nuts.
6. Bake at 400 degrees (200 C.) in a greased muffin tin for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Taken from online-cookbook.com/goto/cook/rpage/001170 (may not work)