Makes:   12 Servings 

These muffins are made with whole grain bran cereal, pumpkin, pecans and spices. They are the perfect treat for a fall day or any time of year!

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons sugar (divided)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
• 1 cup bran flakes
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Combine 2 Tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine cereal and milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
4. Combine 6 Tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, flour, baking powder and baking soda in a bowl. Whisk pumpkin, egg and vanilla into cereal.
5. Fold in dry mixture; being careful not to over mix. Spoon into prepared pan and sprinkle with pecans and sugar-cinnamon mixture.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Source: Ohio State University Cooperative Extension, Ross County Extension Office.

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount

Calories 125 

Total Fat 2 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 16 mg

Sodium 223 mg

Total Carbohydrate 23 g

Dietary Fiber 2 g

Total Sugars 11 g

Added Sugars included 9 g

Protein 3 g

Vitamin D 0 mcg

Calcium 109 mg

Iron 1 mg

Potassium 116 mg