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Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins

Oatmeal raisin bran are soft oatmeal muffins that are packed with fruit.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 24 muffins
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 3/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 cups raisin bran cereal
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour properly measured
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup dried apples in small pieces
  • 1/4 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons raw sugar (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease 2 12-cup muffin tins.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together milk, yogurt, and oil.
  3. Stir in cereal, and let stand for 5-10 minutes to soften.
  4. Stir in sugars until combined.
  5. Add eggs, and stir until incorporated.
  6. Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir until just combined.
  7. Stir in dried cranberries and apples.
  8. Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups.
  9. If using, sprinkle nuts and sugar evenly over muffin batter.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until muffins spring back when lightly touched.
  11. Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes before removing.

Notes

  • Milk: You can use anything from skim to whole milk in this recipe. 
  • Greek yogurt: If you prefer, you can use 2% or whole milk yogurt. 
  • Cranberries: Feel free to substitute raisins or another type of dried chopped fruit.
  • Apples: I use crunchy dried apples (like apple chips) in this recipe. '
  • Mixing: I recommend mixing the batter by hand to avoid overmixing.
  • Nutrition values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1muffin Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 123mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 160IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Serving 1muffin
Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 160IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

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