Happy Raisin Bran Cereal Day!

As I was researching about Raisin Bran cereal for my special recipe, I found out

November 15th was the day to celebrate Raisin Bran Cereal, who knew?

My friend Louise of Months of Edible Celebrations was a pro.

Her blog was dedicated to all the holidays that no one ever even heard about.

What fun that was! I hope after a little break she will return

to blogging and keep us in the loop of all these Special holidays.

Raisin Bran was always my cold cereal of choice.

But sometimes, you need a change  and I thought muffins  would be perfect

to give my morning a new start.  

Have you ever heard of Cereal in a Muffin?

I find Bran muffins made with All Bran very dry; plus I didn’t have any.

I saw a few recipes using my Raisin Bran cereal and managed to create one that is low fat and and very tasty.

If you are looking for a hearty muffin without all the fat, give my Raisin Bran Cereal Muffins a try.

They look and taste just like the muffins from the bakery, but so much healthier.  

They are not too sweet; perfect for breakfast or for your afternoon cup of tea.

 

Raisin Bran Cereal Healthy Muffins

12 muffins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups Raisin Bran cereal
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, raisins and cinnamon; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine cereal and buttermilk; let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract.
5. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, and stir until completely combined.
6. Divide the batter between the 12 prepared muffin tins.
7. Bake 15-20 minutes until knife inserted in middle of muffin comes out clean.
8. Cool a few minutes; turn on a wire rack.

Raisin Bran Cereal Muffins

Sage’s Tips

If you do not have buttermilk, add 1 tsp of vinegar to your milk.

I buy little applesnax applesauce from Costco; perfect for a little snack.

If you do not like raisins and I know there are some, you can make it with

Bran Cereal Flakes and add cranberries or blueberries.

Thank you for your visit; so nice to be back.

Happy Cooking!

Rita

 

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