Bran Muffins

2 1/2 Cups Bran Cereal*

1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk

1 3/4 Cups Flour (sifted)

1 egg

1/3 cup Oil

1 Cup Raisins*

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar (packed)

1 TB Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Soda

1/8 tsp Salt

1 Cup chopped Pecans (optional)
Mix together Bran Cereal and Buttermilk and set aside (Bran will soften).  Meanwhile combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, raisins and nuts in a separate bowl and set aside.  When bran has softened add egg, oil and sugars and mix well.  Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three stages.  Mix until combined.  Do Not Over mix.  Fill muffin Tins about 2/3’s full.  Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Note: These can be made with Bran Cereal that already has raisins in it.  When using this option increase cereal to 3 Cups and leave out extra cup of Raisins.

Enjoy!

Chunky Tuna Salad

1 can Tuna Fish
2 T Onion (finely chopped)
2 T Celery (chopped)
2 T Sweet Relish*(optional: see below)
3 Boiled Eggs (diced)
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 tsp Mustard (optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Drain Tuna and break fish up with a fork. Add remaining ingredients. Chill in a tightly covered plastic bowl in refrigerator. Serve with Lettuce or make sandwich’s.

*For a Low Carb Alternative: Replace Sweet pickles with Sugar Free Relish or Dill Relish. Can be served on Low Carb Bread or my Favorite… Low Carb Whole Wheat Tortillas!! Very Yummy!

Bacon Frittata

3-4 Eggs
1 T Half-n-Half or Milk
Salt & Pepper (to taste)
3 Slices of Bacon (cut into pieces)
1/4 cup diced Onions
1 T Chopped Sweet Roasted Red Peppers(Jar)
1 T diced Green Bell Peppers
1 diced Green Onion
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese

Fry Bacon in an Oven-Safe Skillet until crisp. Drain fat from pan. Add Onions and Bell Pepper and saute on medium-low heat until onions are clear. Add Green Onion and Red Peppers and saute for a minute.

Whisk together Eggs, Half-n-Half and Seasonings in a small bowl then poor over Bacon mixture. Continue cooking a few minutes until edges begin to cook and pull away from sides. Place in the oven on 350 degrees until Eggs are cooked but not dry. Top with Cheese and continue baking in oven until cheese is melted.

Let cool for about 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving. Makes 2 or 3 servings. Or eat half for Supper and save the rest for Breakfast!!

Note: You can also add veggies like chopped Broccoli or Spinach to this recipe. Enjoy!