Bran Muffins with Applesauce

Description

This is one of my favorite bran muffin recipes, handed down from my mom. I made a few tweaks to make it even healthier. Add some raisins for a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup applesauce
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup natural wheat bran
  • 3 tablespoons ground flax
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. Mix together brown sugar
  3. applesauce
  4. canola oil
  5. egg
  6. vanilla extract
  7. and salt in a large bowl.
  8. Mix flour
  9. bran
  10. flax
  11. baking soda
  12. and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add bran mixture to applesauce mixture. Add milk and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
  14. 11 to 13 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 12

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