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Moist Honey Bran Muffins with Applesauce

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Bake a batch of these moist, high-fiber bran muffins. They use applesauce and honey for natural sweetness, making them a healthy, easy-to-make breakfast or freezer-friendly snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Let this mixture stand for 10 minutes.
  3. To the bran mixture, add the buttermilk, oil, honey, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
  4. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix gently until the batter is just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups.
  7. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best moisture, let the batter rest for 10 minutes after mixing the wet and dry ingredients before baking.
  • You can substitute the honey with maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
  • These muffins freeze well for up to three months. Cool completely, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag.

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