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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins for a Healthy Breakfast

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Bake a batch of these moist bran muffins. This recipe focuses on high fiber content, natural sweetness, and a texture that stays soft, making them ideal for a grab and go breakfast or freezer-friendly meal prep.

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
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 teaspoon vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 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, salt, and cinnamon. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, applesauce, honey or maple syrup, egg, oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula just until combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. If using, fold in the raisins or chopped apple.
  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 the liquid.
  • These are freezer friendly muffins. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw overnight or reheat briefly in the microwave.
  • Substitute regular bran with oat bran for a variation on oat bran muffins.

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