Healthy Apple Bran Muffins Recipe
🍏 Name: Healthy Apple Bran Muffins
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
📜 Description: This quick and easy recipe belongs to my sister-in-law. Perfect for a morning treat, it uses chunky applesauce instead of chopped apples for added convenience.
🍞 Recipe Category: Quick Breads
🔑 Keywords: Breads, Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Apple, Fruit, < 30 Mins, Easy
Nutritional Information (per muffin):
- Calories: 162.5
- Fat Content: 6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 18.4mg
- Sodium Content: 217.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 10.8g
- Protein Content: 3.2g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup chunky applesauce (substitute for chopped apple)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
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Add Wet Ingredients:
- Add chunky applesauce, milk, and egg to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
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Bake:
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve:
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy!
- Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even as a quick lunch treat.
Tips and Variations:
- Variation: Feel free to add 1/2 cup of raisins or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
This recipe for Healthy Apple Bran Muffins is not only delicious but also easy to customize based on your preferences. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or pack them for a snack, they are sure to be a hit!
