Sweet Pumpkin Muffins

Velvety, moist and not-too-sweet, these muffins are packed with vitamins and fiber.

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat bran
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup white flour
• 3 tsps baking soda
• 16 oz pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups skim milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tbsps canola oil
• 3 tsps cinnamon
• 1 1/2 tsps ginger
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup sugar

Directions

1. Combine bran, water, and pumpkin and let sit for at least 5 minutes.
2. Whisk together eggs, milk, honey, sugar, and oil.
3. Combine egg mixture with bran mixture and stir til smooth.
4. Mix in flours, baking soda, and spices.
5. This batter can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 week and cooked as you need it.
6. Spray muffin tin with oil. Put a scant 1/2 cup of batter into each muffin tin and sprinkle with walnuts.
7. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 °F (190 °C), till tops are brown and a tooth pick comes out clean.
8. Note: recipe from The Best Life.