Pineapple-Bran Whole Wheat Muffins

Hearty, whole wheat and bran muffins made moist and flavorful with crushed pineapple.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup bran flakes
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
8 ounces pineapple chunks, crushed
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

Cooking Directions:

1. Stir together bran flakes, milk, oil, and egg. Let stand for 2 minutes. Stir in crushed pineapple chunks (undrained). Set aside.
2. In another bowl combine whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Stir into the bran/pineapple mixture; stirring only until combined. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin tins.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for about 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Let completely cool on wire racks.

Makes 12 muffins..