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Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients:

3/4 cup natural bran
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup mashed or canned cooked pumpkin
2 eggs (unbeaten)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk

Method:

In bowl, combine bran, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda,
salt and raisins; toss to mix. Add pumpkin, eggs, oil and yogurt; stir just
combined.

Spoon batter into paper-lined or nonstick muffin tins. Bake in 400F/200C
oven for 25 minutes or until firm to the touch. Makes 12 muffins.