Soak 1 cup bran in 1 cup buttermilk for 5 minutes.

Cream together:

3 tbsp. melted butter
1 beaten egg
1/3 c. maple syrup

Add to bran and buttermilk.

Mix:

1 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. rolled oats
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Add to bran mixture.

Add:

3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Fold in:

1 1/2 c. fresh or frozen raspberries, blackberries or blueberries

Pour into well buttered tins or cups and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Makes 10-12 large muffins.