Best Bran Muffins

• 1.5 cup All-bran cereal*
• 1 cup milk
• 1.3 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.3 cup raw sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 75 ml vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
• 0.5 cup dates, chopped