First Harvest Apple Carrot Muffins

1 3/4 cups raisin bran cereal
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup tart apples -- finely chopped,
-- peeled
3/4 cup carrots -- grated
1/4 cup walnuts -- chopped

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, beat the
egg,buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in
apple, carrots and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or cups
coated with nonstick cooking spray three-fourths full. Bake at 400 F. for
20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes
before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Makes 1 dozen