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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins: Your New Favorite Grab-and-Go Breakfast

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Bake a batch of these incredibly moist, high-fiber bran muffins. They are perfect for a healthy breakfast, a satisfying snack, and freeze well for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (or maple syrup for naturally sweetened muffins)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 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 and boiling water. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the bran.
  3. Add the buttermilk, applesauce, oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the bran mixture. Stir until just combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. If using, fold in the raisins or chopped apple now.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Fill each cup about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 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.
  9. For freezer friendly muffins, cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe bag.

Notes

  • For oat bran muffins, substitute half of the wheat bran with oat bran.
  • If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.
  • These muffins stay moist for days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • This recipe makes excellent wholesome baked goods for meal prep.

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