1 c. whole bran cereal
1/4 c. milk
1 c. sweetened applesauce
1 egg
1/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. flour
2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. soda
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. nutmeg
1/4 c. sugar

Combine cereal, milk and applesauce; let stand until most of moisture is taken up. Add egg and shortening and beat well. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, spices and sugar. Add to first mixture, stirring only until combined. Fill 2-1/2 inch greased muffin pans two-thirds full. .. Bake 30 minutes at 400F.

Serve immediately.

Makes 11 or 12 muffins