3 cups all-bran cereal
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 to 1/2 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups dried cranberries (Craisins) or raisins

Pour boiling water over bran and let cool.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Add buttermilk, sugar, canola oil, applesauce and mix well. Add eggs and mix well.

Combine dry ingredients to bran mixture. Mix well then add cranberries or raisins. Do not beat, just mix.

Pour into greased muffin tins and bake at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Note: Mixture can stay covered in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, then bake and enjoy!

Submitted by: Janie Roberts