Healthy Apple Bran Muffins

Start your day on a wholesome note with these Healthy Apple Bran Muffins, a nutritious blend of hearty wheat bran, juicy diced apples, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Naturally sweetened with applesauce and brown sugar, these muffins are moist, flavorful, and packed with fiber – perfect for a breakfast on the go or a guilt-free snack. With optional add-ins like plump raisins or crunchy walnuts, you can customize these lightly spiced muffins to suit your taste. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to perfection in under 25 minutes, this recipe offers a healthy twist on classic comfort food. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for later, these muffins remain a delightful treat that the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat bran
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 medium Apple, peeled and finely diced
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the wheat bran, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then stir in the brown sugar, applesauce, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix as this may lead to dense muffins.

Step 5

Fold in the diced apple. If using raisins or chopped walnuts, gently fold them in at this stage as well.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

These muffins can be served warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	988.2 grams (988.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1907

Total Fat 57.60g	74%
Saturated Fat 9.90g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.40g
Cholesterol 241mg	80%
Sodium 2559mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 328.30g	119%
Dietary Fiber 41.10g	147%
Total Sugars 160.70g
Protein 58.00g	116%

Vitamin D 104IU	521%
Calcium 574mg	44%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 2341mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.1%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 63.6%