The Very Best Blueberry Bran Muffins

• all-bran cereal (or 100% bran)1 1⁄2 cups
• soured milk (or buttermilk)1 1⁄2 cups
• all-purpose flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• ground cinnamon↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• packed brown sugar1⁄3 cup
• egg↗1
• molasses↗1⁄3 cup
• melted butter1⁄4 cup
• blueberries (frozen or fresh)↗2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly spray muffin pans.

2. 2

   In large bowl, combine cereal with milk, let stand 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.

4. 4

   Whisk brown sugar, egg, molasses and melted butter into cereal mixture.

5. 5

   Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with blueberries.

6. 6

   Stir just until moistened.

7. 7

   Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake 25 to 30 mins or until tops are firm to the touch.

8. 8

   Note: to sour milk, spoon 4 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar into glass measuring cup, pour in enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups. Let stand for 5 mins then stir.

9. 9

   If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the muffins.