Pumpkin Bran Flakes Muffins

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves optional for clove lovers
• 2 cups any bran flake cereal
• 1 cup solid pack pumpkin
• 1/3 cup water (that's what I use) milk for dairy or soymilk
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup raisins

Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and spices and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine bran flakes, water and pumpkin and let stand for 2 minutes or until cereal softens. Add egg whites and oil. Beat well. Add raisins and stir well Mix in flour mixture stirring until just combined; the batter will be stiff. Portion batter evenly into twelve muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until lightly browned. Best served warm for dessert.