Cranberry Orange Bran Muffins

A tasty way to get your fiber! I also plan on trying them with all orange juice in place of the milk.

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 2  cups  wheat bran
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour (I use combo of white & wheat)
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup  fresh squeezed  orange juice (approximately)
• 1 2⁄3 cups low-fat milk (approximately)
• 1 -2  tablespoon orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3⁄4 cup dried cranberries

Directions

1. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, squeeze orange juice from orange(s) and combine with enough low-fat milk to make 2 cups total. Add zest from orange(s). Mix in applesauce, vanilla and eggs. Add wet ingredient mixture to dry ingredients and mix well by hand. Stir in cranberries.
3. Divide between muffin tins, and bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.