Apple-Cinnamon-Walnut Muffins
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 12 servings, 1 muffin each
1-1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
2-1/4 cups Bran Flakes, divided
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup chopped Walnuts, divided
1/2 cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
3/4 cup fat free milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Combine baking mix, 2 cups of the cereal, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar and 1/2 cup of the walnuts in large bowl. Add applesauce, milk and egg; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
SPOON batter evenly into paper-lined medium muffin pan, filling each cup 3/4 full. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cereal, 1/4 cup walnuts and 2 Tbsp. brown sugar. Sprinkle over batter.
BAKE 18 to 20 min. or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Serve warm or cooled.