1 1/4 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. wheat bran cereal
1 1/3 c. chunky apple sauce
1 apple, chopped
1/2 c. golden raisins
1 egg or 2 egg whites
1/3 c. soft shortening or vegetable oil
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. orange peel (optional)

Stir together first 4 ingredients and spices and set aside. Measure bran buds and applesauce in bowl, and let stand 2 minutes; then add egg and shortening and beat well. Add apple and raisins, and dry ingredients; stir well. Put in muffin tins, bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Good for breakfast.