Bran Muffins with Applesauce

This is one of my favorite bran muffin recipes, handed down from my mom. I made a few tweaks to make it even healthier. Add some raisins for a touch of sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 151 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup applesauce
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup canola oil
• 1 cup natural wheat bran
• 3 tablespoons ground flax

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 2

Mix together brown sugar, applesauce, canola oil, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix flour, bran, flax, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add bran mixture to applesauce mixture. Add milk and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 11 to 13 minutes.