Healthy Moist Bran Muffins

Start your day on a wholesome note with these Healthy Moist Bran Muffins, a nourishing and delicious breakfast or snack option packed with fiber and natural sweetness. Made with hearty wheat bran, whole wheat flour, and a touch of ground cinnamon, these muffins are perfectly moist thanks to the addition of buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, and honey. They strike the perfect balance between health and indulgence, offering a soft, fluffy texture without refined sugar or added oils. Customize them with optional add-ins like raisins or dried cranberries for a pop of fruity flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, these muffins are not only quick to make but also a great make-ahead treat you can enjoy throughout the week. Simply bake a batch, store them in an airtight container, and savor their goodness whenever you need a nutritious pick-me-up.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Honey
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Raisins or dried cranberries (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 tin.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the wheat bran, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the muffins dense.

Step 5

If using raisins or dried cranberries, fold them into the batter at this point.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your healthy, moist bran muffins warm or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	849.3 grams (849.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1532

Total Fat 22.20g	28%
Saturated Fat 7.70g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 246mg	82%
Sodium 2283mg	99%
Total Carbohydrate 337.40g	123%
Dietary Fiber 59.00g	211%
Total Sugars 180.80g
Protein 47.40g	95%

Vitamin D 181IU	903%
Calcium 490mg	38%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 2741mg	58%

*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: 11.5%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 77.6%