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Moist Blueberry Bran Muffins
Applesauce and honey sweetened, these blueberry muffins are not only moist but are whole grain and delicious. An excellent source of dietary fiber that reduces your risk of type II diabetes and reduces inflammation.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
muffins
Calories:
102 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c wheat bran
- 1 c milk skim
- ⅓ c honey
- ½ c PLAIN yogurt (low fat)
- ⅓ c applesauce natural
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ c whole wheat flour
- ½ c all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp orange zest (grated with microplane)
- ¾ c blueberries
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees and line muffin pan with muffin tins or spray with non-stick spray.
- Mix wheat bran with milk in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together honey, yogurt, apple sauce, egg and vanilla.
- Stir in wheat bran/milk mixture.
- Add sifted flour (whole wheat and white), baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
- Gently stir in the orange zest and blueberries.
- Fill muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve warm or store in air-tight container for up to 7 days. These also freeze well.
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Notes
- Makes 12 muffins
Nutrition Information
Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
23.4g
(8%)
Protein
3.9g
(8%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Fiber
4.5g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 23.4g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.9g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.