Healthy Multigrain Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthy Multigrain Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup oat bran; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 3 large egg whites; 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk; 1/4 cup applesauce; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup dried fruit; 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or any other nut)

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oat bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
3 large egg whites
1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup applesauce
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup dried fruit
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or any other nut)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
2
Grease muffin tin (I like to use a silicone muffin pan) or line muffin tin with paper cups.
3
Whisk together flours, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.
4
Lightly beat the egg and egg whites. Stir in the buttermilk, applesauce, almond and vanilla extracts, brown sugar, and oil.
5
Stir the liquids into the dry ingredients, until almost combined (batter will be thick), being careful not to over-mix. Gently stir in the dried fruit and nuts.
6
Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake until tester is clean, about 23 minutes.
7
After a few minutes, remove muffins from the pan, and cool on a rack. You can serve them room temperature, or re-warm them in a toaster oven.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup oat bran, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Healthy Multigrain 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.

Healthy Multigrain Muffins

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