Ingredients:

• 1 cup (250 mL) All Bran cereal
• 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk or sour milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¾ cup (175 mL) finely shredded carrots (about 2 medium)
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour
• ¼ cup (50 mL) packed brown sugar
• 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
• ¾ tsp (4 mL) ground cinnamon or allspice
• ½ tsp (2 mL) baking soda
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt

Equipment: Muffin tin, greased or paper-lined

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

1. In a bowl, combine bran cereal and buttermilk. Let stand for about 5 minutes. Add egg, carrots and oil; mix well.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and bran mixture; stir just until blended.
3. Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.