Pumpkin Walnut Bran Muffins

• 21/2 cups raisin bran flake cereal
• 1/3 can (15 oz.) pumpkin (about 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup chopped California walnuts

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
2 In a large bowl, stir together cereal, pumpkin, milk, eggs and oil.
3 In a medium bowl, stir flour, brown sugar, baking powder and spices until well combined.
4 Stir flour mixture and walnuts into pumpkin mixture.
5 Scoop batter into muffin cups. If desired, add cheese filling and walnut crunch as directed below.
6 Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted through side of muffin top comes out clean.

Source: California Walnut Board