Delicious spiced bran muffins, sweetened with pure maple syrup and loaded with chopped fresh apple and raisins.

Healthy Apple Bran Muffins

1 1/4 cups bran
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon grouind nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup milk
2 large eggs
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 cup peeled and chopped apple
1 cup raisins

1. In a large bowl combine bran, whole wheat flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside.
2. In a small bowl cream together milk, eggs, maple syrup, and butter; fold into flour mixture. Stir in chopped apples and raisins. Pour into greased muffin tins.
3. Bake in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from oven. Let completely cool on wire rack.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.