Refrigerator Apple Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups shreds of whole all-bran cereal
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup oil
• 4 egg whites (slightly beaten with a fork)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl combine all bran cereal and buttermilk; let stand 5 minutes till cereal is softened.

2. 2

   Meanwhile in another large bowl combine both flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and raisins and mix well.

3. 3

   To the cereal and buttermilk mixture add the applesauce, oil, and egg whites and blend well.

4. 4

   Add this to the flour mixture all at once and stir till just moistened.

5. 5

   You may bake this immediately or stored in tightly covered container and put in refrigerator for up to two weeks.

6. 6

   When ready to bake, heat oven to 400 degrees; spray cupcake papers with nonstick cooking spray.

7. 7

   Stir batter and fill about 3/4 full.

8. 8

   Bake at 400 degrees for about 15-17 minutes till done.

9. 9

   Serve warm.