Orange-Date Bran Muffins (Healthier!) Recipe

Name: Orange-Date Bran Muffins (Healthier!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unprocessed natural bran; 1 1/4 cups orange juice; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup molasses; 3/4 cup unbleached flour or 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 egg whites; 4 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1/2 cup chopped dates

Servings: persons

1 cup unprocessed natural bran
1 1/4 cups orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup unbleached flour or 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup chopped dates

1
Preheat oven to 400*. Lightly coat a 12-cup muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with paper liners.
2
In a large bowl, stir together the bran, orange juice, honey, and molasses. Set aside for about 5 minutes.
3
In a medium bowl, stir together the unbleached or all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
Stir the applesauce, egg whites, and orange peel into the bran mixture. Add the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Fold in the dates.
5
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a rack for 5 minutes. Invert onto the rack and serve warm or at room temperature.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unprocessed natural bran, 1 1/4 cups orange juice, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Orange-Date Bran Muffins (Healthier!) 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.

Orange-Date Bran Muffins (Healthier!)

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