1 1/4 c. unsifted whole wheat flour
3/4 c. bran
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)
1 c. applesauce
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper liners or spray bottom of cups with non-stick spray. Combine flour, bran, sugar, slat, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, nuts, applesauce, oil, vanilla and eggs. Blend at low speed for one minute, beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full.

Mix together the 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of mixture over top of batter in cups. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

Makes 16 muffins.