Overnight Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 4 cups (6 ounces) wheat bran flakes cereal with raisins
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit
• 2 cups nonfat buttermilk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine buttermilk, oil, and eggs; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 400°.
3. Spoon batter into 24 muffin cups coated with cooking spray, filling about three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 14 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove muffins from pans immediately, and serve warm.
4. Tip: You can make this muffin batter ahead and store it in the refrigerator up to three days.