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Oat Bran Muffins (gluten free with sugar-free option)

These Oat Bran Muffins are great with or without added sweeteners. The recipe is very forgiving and super filling so you aren't tempted to overeat!

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 11
Calories: 1755 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks , Bread
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked oat bran
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt (I use 2 teaspoons but some think that's too much. Start with 1 to see how you like it)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (omit for unsweetened version)
  • 2 eggs or equivalent
  • 3/4 cup filtered water
  • 2/3 cup vegetable glycerine (or other liquid sweetener. Omit for unsweetened version--see Recipe Notes for other sweetener options)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (omit for unsweetened version)
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup nuts (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 °F.
  2. Mix dry ingredients together and set aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients.
  5. Let the batter soak overnight or for 24 hours if desired, for better digestibility.
  6. Add nuts if using.
  7. Put into greased muffin tins (mini or regular size) or for a simpler option (my favorite....cleaning muffin tins is one of my least favorite jobs in the kitchen :-)) simply place on a prepared cookie sheet or baking stone.
  8. Bake for 10-20 minutes until the middles are pretty well set.

Notes

  • Multiple Batches: Baking multiple batches at once is a great way to save time. In the case of these muffins, double or triple the recipe and mix the oat bran and liquids in a bowl (and sweeteners, if using), then add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar or about 1 teaspoon of vitamin C powder to the mix and let it all soak for at least 7 - 12 hours. Then proceed with the recipe.
  • Multiple Batches: Baking multiple batches at once is a great way to save time. In the case of these muffins, double or triple the recipe and mix the oat bran and liquids in a bowl (and sweeteners, if using), then add 1 tablespoon lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar or about 1 teaspoon of vitamin C powder to the mix and let it all soak for at least 7 - 12 hours. Then proceed with the recipe.
  • Baking Powder: If you would like to make your own baking powder, see my Aluminum and Corn-Free Baking Powder.
  • Baking Powder: If you would like to make your own baking powder, see my Aluminum and Corn-Free Baking Powder.
  • Egg Substitute: My Powdered Egg Replacer is a great option for a homemade egg substitute.
  • Egg Substitute: My Powdered Egg Replacer is a great option for a homemade egg substitute.
  • Sweetener Options: This recipe was developed to work for the candida diet and initially called for vegetable glycerin as the sweetener. You can use another liquid sweetener if you like. Other low-carb liquid sweetener options are keto honey or liquid allulose. You can also use a granulated sweetener (either low-carb or not), but you'll want to subtract about 1/8 cup water from each batch. See my post on How to Substitute Sweeteners for more information. This low-carb maple syrup works great. Get a discount at Lakanto with code wholenewmom. This Sugar-free Simple Syrup is another great liquid sweetener option.
  • Sweetener Options: This recipe was developed to work for the candida diet and initially called for vegetable glycerin as the sweetener. You can use another liquid sweetener if you like. Other low-carb liquid sweetener options are keto honey or liquid allulose. You can also use a granulated sweetener (either low-carb or not), but you'll want to subtract about 1/8 cup water from each batch. See my post on How to Substitute Sweeteners for more information. This low-carb maple syrup works great. Get a discount at Lakanto with code wholenewmom. This Sugar-free Simple Syrup is another great liquid sweetener option.
  • Coconut Oil: Butter, organic ghee, or organic palm shortening can be substituted for the coconut oil.
  • Coconut Oil: Butter, organic ghee, or organic palm shortening can be substituted for the coconut oil.
  • THM: For those on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this recipe is a crossover.
  • THM: For those on the Trim Healthy Mama plan, this recipe is a crossover.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 175.5kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28.8g (10%) Protein 4.9g (10%) Fat 7.4g (11%) Saturated Fat 4.7g (24%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g Monounsaturated Fat 1.19g Cholesterol 33.9mg (11%) Sodium 422.6mg (18%) Potassium 135.81mg (4%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 0.5g (1%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 1.4mg (8%) Net Carbohydrates 25g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 11Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1755

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 175.5kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28.8g 10%
Protein 4.9g 10%
Fat 7.4g 11%
Saturated Fat 4.7g 24%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.19g 6%
Cholesterol 33.9mg 11%
Sodium 422.6mg 18%
Potassium 135.81mg 3%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 0.5g 1%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Net Carbohydrates 25g

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