Bran Muffin

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a bowl, whisk together the oats, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, All-Bran, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Editor's Tip: If you want to add spice to your muffins, you can sprinkle cinnamon or other holiday spices into the dry flour mixture. Make a well in the center of the mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, oil, molasses, buttermilk and pineapple with juice. Pour the egg mixture into the well and mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the nuts, dates or raisins.

Fill 18 greased muffin cups two-thirds full with the batter. Bake in the preheated oven until the muffins are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Editor's Tip: Let the muffins cool in the muffin tin for 5 to 10 minutes, then pop them out of the tin and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Or, enjoy them slightly warm, smeared with butter and honey.