Jumbo Bran Muffins
Over Size Muffins are never off limits

Oversize Muffins don't have to be off limits, you will need a larger muffin tin to bake these, but you could also make them in your normal muffin tin if you require.These muffins also have a bonus crumb topping.

You will get 6 jumbo muffins or 12 regular sized ones.

2 Tablespoon + 1/4 Cup of all-purpose flour

2 Tablespoons Packed light brown sugar

1 Tablespoon Butter Cut into small pieces

2 Tablespoons Chopped Walnuts

1 1/2 Cups of unprocessed Bran

1 Cup Whole-wheat Flour

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Salt

1 Large Egg

2 Egg Whites

1/3 Cup Sugar

2 Tablespoon Molasses

1 Cup Fat-Free Buttermilk

2/3 Cup Golden Raisins

1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray a 6-jumbo muffin cups with non stick spray or line with paper liners.

2. To make the crumb topping, in a medium bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of the all-purpose flour and brown sugar.

3. Add the butter and rub together to make a crumbly mixture and stir in the walnuts.

4. In a large bowl mix the bran, wholewheat flour, the remaining 1/4 cup or all-purpose flour, the baking soda, baking powder and salt.

5. In a separate large bowl beat the egg, egg whites, sugar and molasses until blended. Gradually beat in the buttermilk. Then add the bran mixture, do not over mix and stir in the raisins.

6. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins filling each about half full. Sprinkle with the crumb topping.

7. Bake the muffins for about 23 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the muffin comes out clean.

8. Leave the muffins in the tin for about 5 minutes to cool before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack.

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