Here’s a healthy and delicious Oat Bran Muffin Recipe. Oat bran adds a great source of fiber to these muffins, making them both hearty and nutritious.
Oat Bran Muffins
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups organic oat bran
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins, chopped nuts, or any dried fruit (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the oat bran, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, applesauce (or mashed banana), milk, honey (or maple syrup), oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. If you’re adding raisins, nuts, or dried fruit, fold them in at this stage.
- Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these oat bran muffins for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert! You can also freeze them for a quick and easy treat later.