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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins (Freezer Friendly)

Three golden brown, moist bran muffins studded with raisins sitting on a white plate.
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Bake a batch of these wonderfully moist bran muffins. They are packed with fiber, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a grab-and-go healthy breakfast or snack. This recipe is easy to make and freezes well for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat 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 stand for 10 minutes to soften the bran.
  3. Add the buttermilk, egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the softened bran mixture. Whisk until just combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  6. Fold in the raisins or chopped apple, if using.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
  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 extra moisture, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the buttermilk with plain yogurt.
  • These **freezer friendly muffins** store well for up to three months when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer bag.
  • If you prefer **oat bran muffins**, substitute 1/2 cup of the wheat bran with oat bran.
  • To make these **naturally sweetened muffins** even healthier, reduce the brown sugar to 2 tablespoons.

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