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Healthy Bran Muffins

Healthy Bran Muffins

  • Author: David
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
  • Diet: Plant-Based

Description

Healthy Bran Muffins are a nutritious, fiber-rich snack or breakfast option made with wholesome bran cereal, whole wheat flour, ripe bananas, and natural sweeteners. These moist and flavorful muffins are easy to prepare, plant-based friendly, and perfect for energizing your day while supporting digestion.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1½ cups bran cereal
  • 1½ cups warm water (for soaking bran)
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (natural)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda (natural)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar (natural)
  • 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax seeds mixed with 6 tablespoons water)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)

Add-ins

  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bran Mixture: Soak bran cereal in 1½ cups of warm water until softened. This tenderizes the bran and activates the fiber for lighter, easier-to-digest muffins.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to create the muffin base and ensure even rising.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mash ripe bananas and stir in vegetable oil, brown sugar, flax eggs, apple cider vinegar, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce until well mixed for moisture, sweetness, and binding.
  4. Bring It All Together: Fold the softened bran mixture and grated carrots into the wet ingredients. Gently stir in the dry ingredients just until combined to keep the texture light and fluffy. Add chopped nuts if using.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Divide batter evenly into a lined or greased muffin tin. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for naturally sweeter, more flavorful muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins.
  • Ensure baking powder and baking soda are fresh for best rise.
  • Adjust water for soaking bran if needed; bran should be soft but not soupy.
  • Let muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to prevent crumbling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: bran muffins, healthy muffins, plant-based snack, fiber-rich muffins, breakfast muffins, vegan muffins

Find it online: https://yummyrecipeszone.com/healthy-bran-muffins/