Ingredients

  • 1 cup 100% bran (fiber one, Bran buds or All bran)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 medium egg
  • 3 tablespoons dark molasses
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped dates

Method

  • Place bran, water, egg, molasses and veggie oil in a small bowl. Mix lightly and let stand at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes. (This timing is very important.)
  • Place flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, soda and dates in a mixer bowl and mix at low speed for about 1/2 minute to blend well.
  • Add the bran mixture and mix at medium speed to blend well. Do not overmix.
  • Spread evenly in a well greased 8 inch square pan and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cake is firm in the centre and draws away from the sides of the pan.
  • Cool the cake to room temperature and cut 3 x 4 into 12 equal portions.
  • Use 1 square per serving.
  • food exchange per serving- 1 bread and 1 fat.
  • low sodium diets- omit salt.
  • use low sodium baking powder.
  • low cholesterol diets- omit egg.
  • use 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute.