Orange Pecan Bran Muffins

These dense muffins are very flavorful and have a lot of texture. I always seem to have a stray orange or two to use up, as well as some raisin bran cereal. This takes care of them both! From Taste of Home's Quick Cooking (January/February 1999)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  oranges
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 4 1⁄2 cups  Raisin Bran cereal
• 1  cup pecans, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. Grease or line muffin cups.
3. In a large bowl, combine first four (dry) ingredients; set aside.
4. Remove the peel and white membrane from two of the oranges; either discard or save the peel for another use.
5. Cut all four of the oranges into eighths and remove the seeds; puree in a food processor.
6. Measure out 2 cups of puree. If there is any extra, save it for another use.
7. Stir oranges, eggs, oil, cereal and nuts into the dry ingredients; blend just until mixed.
8. Fill muffin tins 3/4 full.
9. Bake for 20 -25 minutes or until they test done with a toothpick.