Ancho Honey Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Ancho Honey Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups bran cereal; about 5 dried ancho chiles; 1/2 cup apple sauce; 2 & 1/2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 3/4 cup honey; 2 cups milk; 2 eggs; 1-2 cups chocolate chips; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 cups bran cereal
about 5 dried ancho chiles
1/2 cup apple sauce
2 & 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
3/4 cup honey
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1-2 cups chocolate chips
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon

1
Place the ancho chiles in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and steep for about 10 minutes or so. Drain the liquid and reserve 1 cup of the ancho water. Carefully mince about 2 or so of the ancho chiles and set aside.
2
Preheat oven to 375 F.
3
In a medium bowl, combine bran cereal, ancho water, and applesauce. Mix well and set aside. It should resemble a sort of mush, but trust me, there's tons of flavor there.
4
Sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, and baking soda until well combined. Stir in the honey, milk, and eggs. Then mix in the bran/applesauce mixture. Fold in desired amount of chocolate chips and minced ancho chiles.
5
Grease a muffin tin and pour batter into muffin cups, filling about 2/3 of the way. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or when toothpick comes out clean when placed in center of muffin. Let cool in muffin tin for about 10 minutes before serving.
6
Serve with a nice pat of butter and drizzle honey on top, if desired.

679

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups bran cereal, about 5 dried ancho chiles, 1/2 cup apple sauce, 2 & 1/2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Ancho Honey Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ancho Honey Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins

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