Ingredients for 9 servings:
1. 1/2 cup boiling water
2. 1/2 cup all-bran cereal
3. 1 large egg (or use 1/4 cup egg substitute)
4. 1 cup buttermilk (use low fat if desired)
5. 1/2 cup sugar (can use more sugar, or use sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup)
6. 1/4 cup applesauce
7. 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
8. 1/2 cup all-purpose white flour
9. 1 teaspoon baking soda
10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
11. 1 cup bran buds (Kellogg’s All Bran cereal preferred) or 1 cup 100% all-bran cereal (Kellogg’s All Bran cereal preferred)

Directions:
1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
3. In a small heat-proof bowl mix together the 1/2 cup All Bran cereal with boiling water; let stand until softened.
4. In a large bowl mix/whisk egg (or egg substitute) buttermilk, sugar and applesauce; add in the softened bran/water mixture to the egg mixture.
5. In a bowl mix together both flours, baking soda and salt; add to the wet mixture; mix only just until combined.
6. Stir in the 1 cup Bran Buds or 100% Bran cereal with a wooden spoon.
7. Transfer the mixture to prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the bars test done.

Enjoy your meal!