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Grandma’s Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe

Grandma's Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe
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Grandma’s Healthy Bran Muffins are a delightful combination of whole wheat goodness and warm spices. These moist, fiber-rich muffins are sweetened with natural ingredients and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. Perfect for breakfast or as a wholesome snack!

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour or white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (or substitute coconut sugar)
  • 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or substitute melted butter or vegan butter)

Optional Mix-ins:

  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with 10 muffin liners, and lightly spray the inside of each liner with nonstick cooking spray. (Do not skip this step for easy muffin removal.)
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the wheat bran, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, combine the brown sugar, molasses, applesauce, eggs, almond milk, and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Then, add the melted and cooled coconut oil (or butter), mixing until fully incorporated. If you’re using any mix-ins (raisins, blueberries, or walnuts), fold them in gently.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly into the 10 muffin liners.
  6. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
  7. Cool: Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Serve: Serve warm with a little butter on top for the best experience!

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Keywords: Bran muffins, Healthy muffins, Whole wheat muffins, Homemade muffins, Breakfast recipe

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