Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Carrot-Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Carrot-Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat bran (millers bran); 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup whole wheat flour; 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1/2 cup finely grated carrot, loosely packed (do not squeeze out any mositure); 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk; 1/2 cup sugar (or use Splenda); 1/3 cup applesauce (use sweetened or unsweetened); 1 large egg; 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 - 3/4 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 cup wheat bran (millers bran)
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup finely grated carrot, loosely packed (do not squeeze out any mositure)
1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup sugar (or use Splenda)
1/3 cup applesauce (use sweetened or unsweetened)
1 large egg
1 1/2 tablespoons oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 - 3/4 cup raisins

1
Set oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3
Generously spray 12 regular size muffin tins with non stick spray or line with paper liners.
4
In a medium bowl combine the wheat bran with both flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, then mix in grated carrots (if you are adding in flax seed then add in with the flour mix).
5
In another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speeed beat together buttermilk with sugar, applesauce, egg, oil and vanilla; beat for about 2-3 minutes.
6
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture then pour in the buttermilk mixture and raisins; using a spatula stir JUST until combined (some small lumps are okay, do not overmix).
7
Divide the batter equally between the muffin tins.
8
Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until the muffins test done (do not over bake).
9
Cool in the pan for about 10-12 minutes then remove to wire rack.
10
Serve warm or room temperature.

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* 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 cup wheat bran (millers bran), 2/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup whole wheat flour, 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Carrot-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.

Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Carrot-Bran Muffins

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