APPLESAUCE BRAN MUFFINS

1 c. Bran Buds or 100% Bran
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 egg
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
Liquid sugar substitute equal to 1/4
c. sugar (optional)
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. water
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
2 tbsp. dry buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together bran, egg, oil, applesauce, sugar substitute, brown sugar, and water, let set at room temperature for 30-45 minutes. Stir together flour, soda, dry buttermilk, salt and cinnamon. Add to bran mixture and mix at medium speed only until flour is moistened. Spray muffin tins with Pam, or line them with paper liners. Fill about 1/2 full and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until they spring back when touched in center. Serve hot. Yield: 12 muffins.