2 cups bran cereal
2 cups flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups milk
5 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple
1 cup raisins
1 cup diced apple
1 cup pecans (optional)

Mix all ingredients. Fill greased muffin pan 2/3 full. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Makes 2 1/2 dozen.