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3 cups bran cereal Ask a question about this ingredient
about 5 dried ancho chiles Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup apple sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
2 & 1/2 cups flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups honey Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cups milk Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs Ask a question about this ingredient
1-2 cup chocolate chips Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup brown sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
Place the ancho chiles in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and steep for about 10 minutes or so. Drain the liquid and reserve 1 cup of the ancho water. Carefully mince about 2 or so of the ancho chiles and set aside.
Ask a question about this stepPreheat oven to 375 F.
Ask a question about this stepIn a medium bowl, combine bran cereal, ancho water, and applesauce. Mix well and set aside. It should resemble a sort of mush, but trust me, there's tons of flavor there.
Ask a question about this stepSift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, and baking soda until well combined. Stir in the honey, milk, and eggs. Then mix in the bran/applesauce mixture. Fold in desired amount of chocolate chips and minced ancho chiles.
Ask a question about this stepGrease a muffin tin and pour batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 of the way. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or when toothpick comes out clean when placed in center of muffin. Let cool in muffin tin for about 10 minutes before serving.
Ask a question about this stepServe with a nice pat of butter and drizzle honey on top, if desired.
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Mmm, my kind of muffin, chocolate and spice and everything nice!