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Oat Bran Muffins
4.4 from 183 votes

Oat Bran Muffins

Oat Bran Muffins combine whole wheat pastry flour, oat bran cereal, mashed bananas, grated carrot, and spices to create moist, tender muffins with a pleasant chewiness. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enhanced with raisins and optional walnuts, these muffins offer wholesome texture and subtle sweetness. They are a filling snack or breakfast option that benefits from mild spices and fruit.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 9 muffins
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour see note
  • 3/4 cup oat bran cereal
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 2 banana mashed, ripe
  • 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed or 1 egg, used as egg substitute
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup carrot grated
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup walnuts optional, chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Line muffin tin with paper or silicone liners or coat well with cooking spray.
  3. Make flaxseed egg by whisking flaxseed with 3 Tablespoons in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Combine flour, oat bran, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  5. Mash bananas in a bowl and add flaxseed egg, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, carrots and raisins.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
  7. Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way full, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of each muffin (if using) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of a muffin.
  8. Remove from oven and let cool completely before enjoying.

Notes

  • Use whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat white flour for a lighter muffin texture; regular whole wheat flour will make muffins slightly denser.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin without walnuts Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin without walnuts
Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.