Best: Basic Muffin Mix: In large bowl, stir together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, bran, milk powder, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.

[for storage: transfer to airtight container; store in cool, dry place.

Stir well before using.]

Healthy Start Muffin

In bowl, soak cereal in water for 5 minutes or until softened; whisk in oil, molasses, egg and vanilla.

In large bowl, stir together Best: Basic Muffin Mix, prunes, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and baking soda; stir in cereal mixture just until moistened.

Spoon into greased muffin cups, filling to top. Bake in 375F 190 °C oven for about 30 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes; remove muffins to rack and let cool completely.

Baird: "Baking Up The Best" Recipe by Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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