Healthy Start Muffins

Basic Muffin Mix

 * 5½ cups all-purpose flour
 * 2¼ cups whole wheat flour
 * 2½ cups natural bran
 * 1¾ cups skim milk powder
 * 1½ cups granulated sugar
 * 2 tbsp baking powder
 * 2 tsp salt

Healthy Start Muffin

 * 1 cup All-Bran cereal
 * 1¼ cups water
 * ⅓ cup fancy molasses
 * 1 egg
 * 1 tsp vanilla
 * 2¾ cups basic muffin mix
 * ¾ cup prunes, chopped
 * ⅓ cup green pumpkin seeds
 * 2 tsp cinnamon
 * ½ tsp baking soda

Directions

 * 1) Mix together Basic Muffin Mix ingredients in large bowl; transfer to airtight container and store in a cool dry place. Stir before using.
 * 2) In a medium bowl, soak cereal in water for 5 minutes or until softened;
 * 3) Whisk in oil, molasses, egg and vanilla.
 * 4) In a large bowl, stir together Basic muffin mix, prunes, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and baking soda
 * 5) Stir in cereal mixture just until moistened
 * 6) Spoon into greased muffin cups, filling to top.
 * 7) Bake in 375°F / 190°C oven for about 30 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch.
 * 8) Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes; remove muffins to rack and let cool completely.