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BRAN MUFFINS

Makes 12 servings;

1 muffin each

serving

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour

1⁄2 cup sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

1⁄4 teaspoon salt

2 cups bran flake cereal with raisins

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Vegetable oil cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Wash your hands well with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

Add flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt to a medium mixing bowl and mix well. Use a fork to mix until there are no lumps.

Add cereal and mix well. Make a well in the center of the dry mix.

Add egg, buttermilk, and vegetable oil to a small mixing bowl and beat egg mixture until combined. Add egg mixture to the well of the dry mix and stir until all ingredients are moist.

Spray 12 muffin pan cups with vegetable oil cooking spray.

Spoon batter into prepared muffin pan. Fill cups about 2/3 full. Bake for 10-15 minutes until muffins are golden brown.

Store leftover muffins in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

EASY HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Makes 9 servings; 1/3 cup each serving

INGREDIENTS

Vegetable oil or vegetable oil cooking spray

3 cups uncooked, old fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup pecan pieces (optional) ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Wash your hands well with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.

Coat baking pan with vegetable oil cooking spray or vegetable oil.

Add oats, pecans (optional), oil, honey, and cinnamon to a medium mixing bowl and mix well.

Spread mixture evenly on a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes. Use spatula to stir granola to keep from sticking while cooling.

Store in an airtight container after cooling.

Recipes courtesy of Mississippi State University