Healthy Version of the Classic Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Healthy Version of the Classic Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups wheat bran; 1 cup skim milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 egg whites; ⅔ cup brown sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup whole wheat flour or 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup chocolate chips or ½ cup dried cranberries or ½ cup any type nuts or ½ cup raisins

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups wheat bran
1 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour or 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips or ½ cup dried cranberries or ½ cup any type nuts or ½ cup raisins

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
3
Mix together skim milk and lemon juice and then combine with wheat bran and; let stand for 10 minutes.
4
Beat together applesauce, egg whites, sugar and vanilla and add to milk/bran mixture.
5
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
6
Stir flour mixture into milk mixture, until just blended.
7
It's okay if its still a bit lumpy, as this will help it be light and airy.
8
Fold in whatever dried fruit/chocolate chips/nuts you'd like, or just leave them plain!
9
NOTE: depending on the sweetness of what you add (ie chocolate chips or sweetened dried fruit) you may want to adjust the amount of sugar you put in the batter.
10
Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
11
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
12
Cool and enjoy!

468

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* 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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups wheat bran, 1 cup skim milk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Healthy Version of the Classic Bran Muffins falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Version of the Classic Bran Muffins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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