Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bran Muffins

A healthy muffin that entices even the pickiest eaters! You can easily substitute blueberries or cranberries for the chocolate chips or omit them altogether.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

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)

Directions

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.