1 1/2 cups bran flakes, finely smashed
1 1/2 cups milk
1 egg
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 cup peeled, chopped apple
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray (Pam) or line with paper cups; set aside.

In a large bowl combine (finely smashed) bran cereal, milk and egg. Stir. Then stir in oil. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes for cereal to become moist.

Meanwhile in a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice. Peel and chop 1 apple. Add honey to cereal mixture and stir. Combine all dry ingredients with cereal mix, mixing until moist then add the apples and cranberries mixing well again. Divide evenly among cups.

Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Variations: Can substitute mashed bananas (2), or 1 1/2 cups blueberries for the apple and cranberries. I’ve made all three variations and they are delish!

Makes 12 muffins.

Submitted by: Heidi