This calcium-rich batter can be made ahead, spooned into muffin cups and frozen, ready to pop into the oven at a moment's notice.
Preparation time 20 minutes
Baking Time 25 minutes
Cooking time 30 minutes or less
Makes 18 muffins
Ingredients:
2cups (500ml) natural bran
1-1/2cups (375ml) all-purpose flour
1/2cup (125 ml) soy flour or all-purpose flour
1-1/2tsp (7 ml) baking soda
1/2cup (5ml) granulated sugar
1tsp (5ml) salt
1tsp (5ml) cinnamon
2 eggs
385 ml can of 2% evaporated milk
3/4cup (175ml) molasses
2/3cup (150ml) vegetable oil
1/2cup (125ml) chopped dates
1/2cup (125ml) chopped dried figs or coarsely chopped apricots