Refrigerator Bran Muffins (Heart-Smart & Healthy)

Name: Refrigerator Bran Muffins (Heart-Smart & Healthy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Bran Cereal Such As All Bran Or Fiber One; 2/3 cups Wheat Bran; 1-1/3 cup Boiling Water; 1-2/3 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Wheat Flour; 1 Tablespoon Baking Soda; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 2 cups Low-fat Buttermilk; 1/2 cups Pasteurized Egg Substitute Such As Egg Beaters; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Date Sugar Or More Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce; 1 Tablespoon Canola Oil; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

2 cups Bran Cereal Such As All Bran Or Fiber One
2/3 cups Wheat Bran
1-1/3 cup Boiling Water
1-2/3 cup All-purpose Flour
1 cup Wheat Flour
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
2 cups Low-fat Buttermilk
1/2 cups Pasteurized Egg Substitute Such As Egg Beaters
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Date Sugar Or More Brown Sugar
1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
1/2 cups Unsweetened Applesauce
1 Tablespoon Canola Oil
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

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1. Mix cereal and and wheat bran in a large heatproof bowl. Add boiling water, stir well and set aside for 1 hour.
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2. Whisk together flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
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3. If baking right away, preheat oven to 375 F and two 12-count coat muffin tins with cooking spray or liners.
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4. Add 1 Cup of the buttermilk to the bran mixture; stir well. Add remaining buttermilk, egg substitute, sugars, applesauce, oil and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
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5. Add flour mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.
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6. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 full of batter. For regular size muffins, bake 20-25 minutes; for mini muffins, bake 10-12 minutes, until puffed and lightly browned.
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Per regular muffin: approximately 130 calories, 3.5 grams fat, 2 grams fiber

1639

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Bran Cereal Such As All Bran Or Fiber One, 2/3 cups Wheat Bran, 1-1/3 cup Boiling Water, 1-2/3 cup All-purpose Flour, and more.

Yes, Refrigerator Bran Muffins (Heart-Smart & Healthy) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!