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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins for a Healthy Breakfast

Three golden brown, moist bran muffins stacked on a small white plate, ready to eat.
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Bake a batch of these moist bran muffins. This recipe uses wholesome ingredients to create a high-fiber breakfast or snack that freezes well for later.

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 melted butter or oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it 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, melted butter or oil, egg, brown sugar, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bran mixture. Stir until just combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until you combine the ingredients. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
  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.

Notes

  • For freezer-friendly muffins, cool them completely, then wrap each muffin tightly in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe bag. They keep well for up to three months.
  • You can substitute oat bran for wheat bran for a variation on these high-fiber muffins.
  • For added flavor, stir in 1/2 cup of raisins or chopped apple during the final mixing step.

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