Ingredients

  • spray oil
  • 8 3/4 ounces cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour sifted
  • 1 3/4 ounces bran flakes
  • 2 3/4 ounces mixed dried fruit
  • 2 ounces chopped pecans optional
  • 1/4 cup milk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 12-hole cupcake pan lightly with oil.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat cottage cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  • Lightly fold in flour, three-quarters of the bran flakes, the dried fruit, pecans (if using) and milk.
  • Spoon into prepared pan until two-thirds full. Sprinkle tops with remaining bran flakes.
  • Bake for 25-30 mins. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly and serve warm.