Orange Pecan Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 2 cups natural bran
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/3 cup melted butter or canola oil
• 1/3 cup molasses

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine bran, flour, dates, pecans, wheat germ, zest, soda, and salt.
2. Whisk together buttermilk, butter and molasses in a separate bowl.
3. Pour buttermilk mixture over dry ingredients and stir together just until moistened.
4. Spoon into large greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling to the top.
5. Bake in 400 F oven for 20-25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. Makes 12 muffins.