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One-Bowl Moist & Healthy Bran Muffins with Applesauce

A stack of three moist bran muffins, with one cut in half showing the textured interior.
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Bake a batch of these moist, high-fiber bran muffins using applesauce for natural sweetness. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, quick breakfasts, or wholesome snacks, and they freeze well.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apple

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, whisk together the flour, wheat bran, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. This is your dry mix.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, applesauce, oil, and vanilla extract. This is your wet mix.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix them gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  5. If using, fold in the raisins or chopped apple now.
  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 comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a lower sugar option, reduce the brown sugar to 1/4 cup and add 1/4 cup of honey.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, place them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight on the counter or reheat briefly in the microwave.
  • You can substitute oat bran for wheat bran for a slightly different texture.

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