Fig Bran Muffins

This was my first time making bran muffins and my first time using fresh figs in a muffin.  These are sweet and full of healthy goodness. 

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh figs; 12-24 thin slices to top muffins and the rest diced

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup almond flour

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 ½ cups all bran cereal

1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)

1 egg

¾ cup unsweetened applesauce

½ cup honey

1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and spray muffin tins with baking spray.
2. Pour all bran cereal and milk in a bowl and allow it to sit.
3. Add flours, protein powder, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl.  Mix to combine.
4. Add applesauce, honey, molasses, and egg.  Mix to combine.
5. Add cereal and milk.  Mix to combine.
6. Gently add in diced figs. Mix.
7. Use a large cookie scooper to fill muffin tins.
8. Press 1-2 thin fig slices on the top of each muffin.
9. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before removing.
11. Store in an airtight container.  Refrigerate if preferred.