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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins for Easy Breakfast

Close-up of moist bran muffins, one cut in half revealing a tender crumb dotted with raisins.
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Bake a batch of these reliable, moist bran muffins. They use wholesome ingredients and are perfect for a grab and go breakfast or healthy snack, and you can freeze them for later.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup oat bran
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apple (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the wheat bran, oat bran, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk these dry ingredients together.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. Fold in the raisins or chopped apple, if using.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best moisture, let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking. This allows the bran to absorb liquid.
  • These are excellent freezer friendly muffins. Cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight or reheat briefly in the microwave.
  • Substitute all the sugar with an extra 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce for a naturally sweetened muffins version.

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