Brown-Eyed Susan Muffins

This is a family favorite that my sister found on the web some time ago. I've edited it a little bit to reflect our tastes (less sugar, etc.). These are really yummy comfort food on a fall morning!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour (pastry if you have it)
• 1  cup  oat bran
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄3 cup brown sugar, packed firmly
• 1⁄3 cup chocolate chips (or 1/4 c mini chips)
• 1  egg, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup skim milk
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients and mix until no lumps of sugar remain. Stir in chocolate chips.
2. Combine beaten egg, milk, oil, and pumpkin; mix thoroughly. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.
3. Spoon into greased muffin tins and bake at 375 for 25 minutes.