Cranberry Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffins

1 C All Bran or 100% Bran Cereal
1 C Wheat bran
1½ C Low fat Vanilla Yogurt
2 C Whole wheat flour
½ C Brown sugar
½ tbsp Baking soda
1 tsp Baking powder
¼ tsp Salt
1 tbsp Cinnamon
½ C Skim or 1% milk
¼ C Canola oil
1 Egg
2 tsp Vanilla extract
3 Apples, cored and diced
¾ C Dried cranberries

1. Combine the cereal and wheat bran in a bowl. Stir in the yogurt and let it stand for 10 minutes.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

3. Add the milk, oil, egg and vanilla to the bran mixture and stir to combine. Pour over the flour mixture and stir in the apple and cranberries.

4. Preheat the oven to 375F. Divide the batter among 16 greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake until the tops are golden and firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes. Remove the muffins from the pan and let cool completely.

*change these into mini muffins for a little more portion control.  Switch up the fruits used as desired, and those that are available through the seasons: Pear, Mixed Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), Banana Nut, Raisin Bran.