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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins (Freezer Friendly)

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Bake a batch of these classic bran muffins for a wholesome, high-fiber breakfast or snack. This recipe yields moist, flavorful muffins perfect for meal prepping and freezing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apple (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the bran.
  3. Add the buttermilk, applesauce, melted butter or oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the bran mixture. Stir until just combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in any optional additions like raisins or chopped apple.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a variation, substitute half the wheat bran with oat bran for Oat Bran Muffins.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool completely, place in an airtight freezer bag, and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight or reheat briefly in the microwave.
  • For naturally sweetened muffins, you can increase the applesauce slightly or add mashed banana.

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