Bran Muffins

Work plan

10min preparation

20 min cooking

Calories per muffin: 105

Nutritional advice

These muffins are rich in dietery fibre, necessary to ensure a healthy digestive system. Bran absorbs liquid, so drink at least 6-8 cups of fluid during the day.

Preheat oven to 200C (400F), gas mark 6

Ingredients

175 g bran

250 ml boiling water

125 ml vegetable oil

175 g soft brown sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

450 ml milk

275 g plain wholemeal flour

2.5 tsp bicarbonate soda

100 g sultanas

Method

1. Soak the bran in the boiling water. Add the vegetable oil, sugar and egg and mix thoroughly. Stir in the milk, then fold in the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt. add the sultanas.


2. Cover the mixture and leave in the fridge overnight before cooking. Use as necessary.


3. Spoon the mixture into individual cake-cases and bake for 20min.

Microwave

1-2 As conventional method

3 Spoon the mixture into individual cake cases. Cook 6 at a time on High for 3.5 - 4 min.

Tips

Serve hot with butter and honey for breakfast treat.

Storage

The uncooked mixture will keep for up to 6 weeks in the fridge.

Servings

Makes approximately 36 muffins.