Cinnamon Sugared Pumpkin Pecan Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 1 cup bran flakes
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Method

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
3. Spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
4. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.
5. In a large bowl, combine cereal and milk and set aside for 5 minutes.
6. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
7. Whisk pumpkin, egg, and vanilla into cereal.
8. Fold in dry mixture; being careful not to over mix.
9. Spoon into prepared pan and sprinkle with pecans and sugar-cinnamon mixture.
10. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.