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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins (Freezer-Friendly)

Two perfectly baked, dark brown bran muffins sitting on a white plate.
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Bake a batch of these moist, high-fiber bran muffins. They use simple ingredients and are perfect for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack. You can easily freeze them for later.

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 vegetable 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 degrees F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.
  2. Place the wheat bran in a large bowl. Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the bran and let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, applesauce, vegetable oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the softened bran mixture and stir well.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix only until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine. If using, gently fold in the raisins or chopped apple.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 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 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an oat bran muffin variation, substitute 1 cup of the wheat bran with oat bran.
  • These muffins freeze well. Cool them completely, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They keep for up to 3 months.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1 cup of regular milk with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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