Pumpkin Bran Muffins With Pecans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sugar (divided)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
• 1 cup bran flakes
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray.
2. 2 In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
3. 3 In a large bowl, combine bran flakes and milk; let stand for 5 minutes.
4. 4 Whisk remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and baking soda into the cereal mixture. Stir in pumpkin, egg, and vanilla.
5. 5 Fold in dry ingredients gently. Spoon batter into prepared pan, sprinkle with pecans and reserved sugar-cinnamon mixture.
6. 6 Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.