Mango Bran Muffins

Ripe juicy mangoes are on the market here in California this Spring. Here is a new type of bran muffin, one with the sweet flavor of mangoes.

Makes 12 medium muffins.

Ingredients:

• 1 c ripe mango puree (2 medium mangos)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 c buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 c all purpose flour
• 1/2 c wheat bran
• 1/3 c brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 12-muffin baking tray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together mango, egg, buttermilk, and oil.
3. In a large bowl, blend flour, bran, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
4. Add the mango mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until no dry ingredients appear.
5. Spoon the batter into muffin tins, until they are approximately 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool in the pan 5 minutes before turning out on a wire rack to cool completely.