Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bran Muffins

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups natural bran
• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup pumpkin
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine natural bran and milk in a separate bowl and let stand 3-5 minutes.
• 2 combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
• 3 add pumpkin, eggs, oil and vanilla to bran and milk mixture.
• 4 add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold until moist. the batter will be thick.
• 5 spoon into greased or papered muffin tins, and bake @ 400f for 20-25 minutes.