These bran muffins made with flax and applesauce are my favorite breakfast muffins. This recipe was handed down from my mom. Add some raisins for a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups applesauce
- 0.25 cups canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup natural wheat bran
- 3 tablespoons ground flax
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
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Mix together brown sugar, applesauce, canola oil, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
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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.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 11 to 13 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
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