Best 12 Apple Bran Cheddar Muffins Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Apple Bran Cheddar Muffins, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. These muffins are a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, featuring a moist and tender crumb studded with juicy apple chunks, hearty bran flakes, and a surprising burst of sharp cheddar cheese. Each muffin is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them an ideal grab-and-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or a delightful addition to your brunch spread. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipe guides you through every step, ensuring you create a batch of these delectable muffins that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that leads to a delightful treat that's both satisfying and memorable.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE STREUSEL BRAN MUFFINS



Apple Streusel Bran Muffins image

This recipe has 1 cup natural bran which makes this recipe good with fiber. Also can use applesauce or sour cream instead of vegetable oil. I found that a little applesauce with the chopped apples and a little streusel topping in the middle makes a nice middle of muffin if you would like to make a gourmet muffin. I have found

Provided by gailw

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unprocessed wheat bran
¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 large apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, bran, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Beat milk, vegetable oil, and eggs in a separate bowl. Pour liquid ingredients into the flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Gently stir apples into the batter and fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  • Mix 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; cut the butter into the brown sugar mixture until the streusel topping is crumbly. Sprinkle about 1 heaping teaspoon of topping onto each muffin.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 18 g

LOW FAT APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



Low Fat Apple Bran Muffins image

I like to snack on these muffins, they're good, and they're healthy too. Add more sugar if you want it to be sweeter, since these muffins aren't very sweet. Be careful with the milk, sometimes it can be too moist, but you'll just have to bake it for a longer period of time.

Provided by Jenny Wong

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups wheat bran
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 egg whites
½ apple, grated

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine bran and buttermilk. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar and baking soda. Stir in bran mixture and egg whites. Fold in grated apple. Divide batter into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 137.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



Apple Bran Muffins image

Meet the Cook: This recipe dates back to when our two girls - now 15 and 12 - were in preschool and it was my turn to bring a snack for the class. My husband especially asks for the muffins in winter. Crafts and reading are my hobbies. -Nancy Brown, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 24 standard-size muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 cups All-Bran
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute apples in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Combine cereal and water in a large bowl; stir in buttermilk, eggs, sugar, raisins and apples with butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container for at least 24 hours (batter will be very thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

V'S APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



V's Apple Bran Muffins image

These bran muffins use applesauce and wheat flour to create a wonderful healthy muffin. Easy to customize to anyone's flavor favorites!

Provided by V's Kitchen

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup bran flakes cereal
⅜ cup whole wheat flour
⅜ cup all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup applesauce
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Combine bran flakes cereal, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, and egg together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until just combined. Fill muffin cups about 2/3-full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes on a wire rack; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 174.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

APPLE CHEDDAR MUFFINS



Apple Cheddar Muffins image

If you like tart apples and cheese, you'll love these moist, merry muffins. My family insists I make them for the holiday, but they're so easy to fix that I often whip up a batch or two on camping and canoe trips as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in 1 cup cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, beat the egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apples. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese. Bake at 400° for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

DOUBLE-APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



Double-Apple Bran Muffins image

Applesauce makes these muffins extra-tender. Fresh diced apple adds a refreshing pop of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes one dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing (optional)
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat bran or toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons millet
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut into a 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups, or lightly brush with butter. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, wheat bran, millet, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together butter, brown sugar, egg, and applesauce. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined. Fold in apple.
  • Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake until golden and tops spring back when lightly touched, about 24 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes in tin, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



Apple Bran Muffins image

This is a nice change from a plain bran muffin. It's somewhat healthier, because it's made with yogurt. I always double the cinnamon sugar on top (personal preference). Sometimes I add some chopped pecans (or walnuts). Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you - these come together fast.

Provided by Sweet PQ

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 cup plain yogurt (I use vanilla, it's what I have in the fridge)
1/3 cup apple juice
1 apple, unpeeled & chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*. Mix flours, bran, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda & salt together in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the egg, brown sugar and oil. Stir in the yogurt, apple juice & apple.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just moistened.
  • Spoon into greased (I use cooking spray) muffin tins, filling each to the top.
  • TOPPING: Mix together & sprinkle over muffins before baking.
  • Bake @ 400* for 18-20 minutes until firm to touch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 252, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.5, Protein 4.1

APPLE WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS



Apple Walnut Bran Muffins image

My mom taught me how to make these moist, tasty muffins. The recipe makes a big batch, so you can freeze the extras or share with co-workers, family or friends. -Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 eggs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups All-Bran
2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in remaining ingredients., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APPLE BRAN CHEDDAR MUFFINS



Apple Bran Cheddar Muffins image

Cheesy, applely bran muffins that make a great breakfast or afternoon snack.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Savory Muffins

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup whole bran cereal
¼ cup milk
1 cup peeled, cored and sliced apple
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease one 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  • Combine the bran cereal, milk and apples. Mix well. Beat in the vegetable oil and egg.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and brown sugar. Make a well in the center and stir in the wet mixture. Add the shredded cheese and mix enough until just moistened. Scoop the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 18.4 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 281.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

APPLE AND CHEDDAR CHEESE MUFFINS



Apple and Cheddar Cheese Muffins image

Make and share this Apple and Cheddar Cheese Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk or 1 cup sour milk
1/4 cup oil
1 medium tart apple, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Grease muffin pans.
  • COMBINE flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cheeses in large mixing bowl.
  • BEAT egg, buttermilk, oil and apple together thoroughly.
  • ADD liquid ingredients all at once to dry ingredients.
  • Stir just until moistened.
  • FILL greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • SPRINKLE tops with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese if desired.
  • BAKE at 400°F for 18-23 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.

CREAM CHEESE APPLE MUFFINS



Cream Cheese Apple Muffins image

"My husband likes to take these rich moist muffins to work, then warm them up in the microwave for his morning snack," writes Marcia Hill of Byron Center, Michigan. "Our three daughters love them, too. And your home smells wonderful while they're baking."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup bran flakes
TOPPING:
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into cream cheese mixture just until moistened. Fold in apples and bran flakes., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE-OAT BRAN MUFFINS



Apple-Oat Bran Muffins image

"I love how light and tasty these muffins are," writes Grace Bryant of Merritt Island, Florida. "I make the batter ahead of time and it keeps very nicely in the fridge."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg white
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil
2/3 cup grated apple

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg white, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 375° for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a good quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor. A sharp cheddar will give the muffins a bolder taste, while a milder cheddar will produce a more subtle flavor.
  • Use fresh apples for the best texture and flavor. Granny Smith apples are a good choice because they hold their shape well when baked.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full. If you fill them too full, the muffins will overflow in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Apple bran cheddar muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They're perfect for on-the-go mornings or for packing in lunches. These muffins are also a good source of fiber and protein, making them a healthy choice for your family.

Related Topics