Date Bran Carrot Muffins

Non stick vegetable cooking spray
1 16-oz package date muffin mix
1 cup wheat bran
1 cup whole milk
1 egg
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped pitted dates

1. Preheat oven to 400'. Line 12 muffin tins with muffin papers or spray with nonstick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, stir muffin mix, bran, milk, and egg until just blended. Fold in carrots and dates (batter should be lumpy)
3. Divide batter equally among the muffin tins. Bake until a toothpick inserted into muffin centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
4. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.