Quick Ginger Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup bran cereal (flakes or another shape)
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1 large eggs 
• 0.5 cup fruit such as raisins dried
• 0.8 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 1 tablespoon honey 
• 0.5 cup milk 
• 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses 
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup unprocessed bran 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
• 0.5 cup flour whole-wheat

Equipment

• bowl
• ramekin
• microwave

Directions

1. Mix together both brans with 1/4 cup boiling water in a large bowl.
2. Let cool. In a small bowl, combine oil, honey, molasses, milk, and egg, then stir into bran mixture.
3. Add flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and dried fruit and stir until just combined.
4. Spray a microwave-safe 1/2-cup bowl or ramekin with cooking spray and spoon in 1/4 cup batter. Microwave until muffin springs back when touched but isn't hard, about 45 seconds for a single muffin or 90 seconds for 4 muffins cooked together. Repeat with remaining batter.
5. Make ahead: For batter, up to 4 days, chilled.