Bran Muffins - Make Ahead Recipe

Name: Bran Muffins - Make Ahead
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) box all-bran cereal; 2 cups raisins; 6 pitted dates, finely chopped; 2 cups boiling water; 4 1/2 cups flour; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups low-fat buttermilk; 4 eggs; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) box all-bran cereal
2 cups raisins
6 pitted dates, finely chopped
2 cups boiling water
4 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat buttermilk
4 eggs
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla

1
In large bowl, combine cereal, raisins and chopped dates, pour in boiling water and stir until softened -- set aside.
2
In another Large bowl mix flour, baking soda and salt.make well in center and set aside.
3
In food processor combine 1 cup of the buttermilk, eggs and marmalade, puree until smooth.
4
Pour the buttermilk mixture into separate large bowl and add the remaining cup of buttermilk, applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
5
Pour buttermilk mixture into well in flour mixture and stir just until blended, add reserve cereal mixture and stir just to combine.
6
Cover with plastic wrap and REFRIGERATE 24 HOURS before using.
7
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
8
Spray muffin tins with nonstick spray. Silicone pans are great to use.
9
Spoon batter 2/3rds full.
10
Bake to golden brown and puffy 20- 25 minutes.
11
Let cool 2 minutes then remove muffins from pan.

3036

kcal

Calories

253

Fat

171

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) box all-bran cereal, 2 cups raisins, 6 pitted dates, finely chopped, 2 cups boiling water, and more.

Yes, Bran Muffins - Make Ahead 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.

Bran Muffins - Make Ahead

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