Calling all muffin lovers: prepare to embark on a delightful journey into the realm of wholesome and delectable Whole Wheat Apple Bran Muffins! With three enticing variations to choose from, these muffins promise a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and keep you coming back for more. Our classic Whole Wheat Apple Bran Muffins are a perfect blend of hearty whole wheat flour, sweet apples, and wholesome bran, delivering a satisfying and nutritious start to your day. For a touch of indulgence, our streusel-topped muffins boast a generous helping of cinnamon streusel that creates a delightful textural contrast against the tender crumb. And if you prefer a muffin with a burst of tartness, our Cranberry-Walnut Apple Bran Muffins are just the ticket, featuring a harmonious blend of cranberries and walnuts that adds a pop of color and a delightful tang. No matter which muffin variation you choose, you're in for a treat that's not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body and soul. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a muffin-baking adventure that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized! With these recipes by your side, you'll be a muffin master in no time, ready to spread joy and nourishment with every bite you share.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
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.
Provided by elizabethann
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix together brown sugar, applesauce, canola oil, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- 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.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 11 to 13 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
WHOLE WHEAT APPLE BRAN MUFFINS
Make and share this Whole Wheat Apple Bran Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TVan8879
Categories Dessert
Time 26m
Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix dry ingredients together.
- Add wet and mix just until blended
- Pour into a 12 muffin pan.
- Bake for 19 minutes at 425 degrees
- Let sit in the oven for 2 minutes before removing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 123.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3.4
APPLE BRAN WHOLE WHEAT MUFFINS
These muffins are rather dense and chewy and totally delicious! Lots of fiber and not too sweet. You can add raisins (1 C) and/or chopped nuts (1/2 C) and you can add some ground cloves (1/2 tsp) and/or ground nutmeg (1/4 tsp.) along with the cinnamon. Makes 2 dozen regular muffins or 4 dozen mini muffins.
Provided by Knitting Granny
Categories Quick Breads
Time 33m
Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix the cereal, buttermilk, oil, eggs and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Add the grated apple and mix together. (If using raisins and/or chopped nuts, add them at this time.) Let the apple mixture sit while you measure the dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl measure the flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Mix together with a wire whisk.
- Pour the apple mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon just until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Mixture will be lumpy.
- Prepare muffin tins with spray release and fill muffin cups a little more than half full.
- Bake regular size muffins about 15 to 18 minutes and mini or "gem" muffins about 13 minutes. Let muffins sit in pans for 2 to 3 minutes before gently turning out onto a baking rack to cool.
- These freeze very well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 104.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.9
CLASSIC BRAN MUFFINS
A delicious source of fiber! My family have them almost every morning. Great healthy muffins! You may substitute dates for the raisins if you wish.
Provided by Janet Kalman Villada
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes Bran Muffin Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
- Mix together wheat bran and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes.
- Beat together oil, egg, sugar and vanilla and add to buttermilk/bran mixture. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture, until just blended. Fold in raisins and spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 262.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
APPLE WHEAT MUFFINS
To perk up your mornings or snack times, Mina Dyck suggests you try her moist munchablemuffins. "Apples and raisins lend natural sweetness to whole grain flavor," she notes from Boissevain, Manitoba. "These muffins impressed judges enough to earn a prize in a healthy recipe contest I entered.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, yogurt, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the apple, raisins and orange zest., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter. , Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe apples: They'll be sweeter and have a better flavor.
- Peel and core the apples before grating them: This will make the muffins easier to eat.
- Use a variety of apples: This will give the muffins a more complex flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
- Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will allow the muffins to rise properly.
- Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.
Conclusion:
These whole wheat apple bran muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're made with whole wheat flour, apples, bran, and oats, so they're packed with fiber and nutrients. They're also low in sugar and fat, making them a good choice for people who are watching their weight. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack, give these muffins a try!
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