Banana adds flavor and moisture to these cinnamon-spiced bran muffins.

Banana Bran Muffins

1 cup bran flake cereal
1 cup banana, mashed (about 3 medium)
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Grease a 12-count muffin tin; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine bran, mashed bananas, and milk , stirring well; let stand for 5 minutes. Add brown sugar, oil, and egg; mix well.
3. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir into the bran mixture until just combined. Distribute batter evenly into prepared muffin tin (cups will be full).
4. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.