Quick & Delish: Momma's Bran Muffins

Growing up, momma made all sorts of delicious food.  She worked weeknights so we weren't able to spend a lot of time together in the evening.  She almost always had breakfast ready before I left for school and we had a sit-down dinner most nights before she left for work.  One of my favorite recipes momma made regularly was bran muffins...they're a quick, delicious grab-and-go for weekday mornings.  I'm happy to share the recipe with you...enjoy!


Ingredients

1c. Kellog's all bran cereal (original variety)
1c. buttermilk
1/2c. packed brown sugar
1/4c. butter or margarine (cut into pieces)
1 egg
1c. raisins or craisins I have a strange aversion to raisins so I typically opt for a craisin substitution
1c. flour
1t. baking powder
1/4t. salt
cinnamon and/or nutmeg to taste


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large, microwafe safe bowl, combine bran, buttermilk, brown sugar & butter....mix.
3. Microwave mixture on high for 2 minutes.
4. Stir mixture to combine and allow to cool, stir occasionally while cooling (5 - 10 minutes).
5. Add in egg & raisins/craisins.
6. Stir in remaining ingredients until combined.
7. Spoon mixture into greased or lined muffin cups...approximately 2/3 full.
8. Bake 14 minutes or until toothpick pulls out clean.