Banana Bran Muffins

1 cup whole bran cereal

2/3 cup milk

1 large banana -- mashed

1 egg -- beaten

1/4 cup cooking oil

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup brown sugar -- packed

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cloves

In large bowl, stir together cereal, milk and banana. Let stand 2 minutes or until cereal is soft. Add oil and egg; mix well. Stir dry ingredients into bran mixture only until moistened. Spoon into greased muffin cups. Bake at 375F for 25 to 30 minutes. Yields 6 large or 12 normal size muffins.