Fluffy Bran muffins made with buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, raisins, molasses and pumpkin pie spice will leave you with watering mouth.

Ingredients:

1½ c. all-purpose flour

1 c. wheat bran

2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 tsp. baking soda .

13 tsp. kosher salt

1 c. buttermilk

1 large egg

¼ c. unsweetened applesauce

¼ c. molasses

¼ c. granulated sugar

1 tbsp. canola oil

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

¾ c. raisins

Direction:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat bran, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.

3. In a second bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, applesauce, molasses, sugar, oil and vanilla. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just incorporated; fold in the raisins.

4. Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Serve warm !