Super Moist Bran Muffins
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Super Moist Bran Muffins
Description
The preparation involves pouring boiling water over half of the bran cereal and mixing it with vegetable oil to soften the cereal. Separately, egg, sugar, and buttermilk are combined, then added to the bran mixture along with sifted flour, baking soda, salt, and the remaining bran. Apple butter is stirred in for moisture and flavor, followed by chopped walnuts, pecans, and golden raisins that add crunch and bursts of sweetness. The batter is portioned into a muffin pan and baked at 400°F for 16 to 18 minutes.
The resulting muffins are moist yet firm, with a textured crumb from bran and nuts. The apple butter contributes sweetness and helps retain moisture. Nuts give a crunchy contrast, while golden raisins provide fruity pockets. Optionally drizzling with honey after baking adds extra sweetness and shine. These muffins can be served plain or with butter.
They are a filling breakfast choice combining fiber from bran, fat and protein from nuts, and natural sweetness from raisins and apple butter, making them suitable for a morning meal or energizing snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup all-bran cereal (separated)
- 1/2 cup water boiling
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup apple butter (See Note 1)
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- In a large mixing bowl pour boiling water over 1/2 cup bran cereal, mix in oil and set aside. In another bowl mix egg, sugar and buttermilk.
- To the wet bran mixture add sifted flour, baking soda, salt and remaining dry cup of bran. Add the wet buttermilk mixture to bran mixture and stir.
- Stir in apple butter, nuts and raisins. Mix thoroughly to incorporate completely.
- Scoop into 12 muffin (paper lined), or greased muffin pan or baking stoneware and bake for 16-18 minutes.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with honey (optional) and let cool. Serve as is or with butter.
Notes
- Using store-bought apple butter is perfectly fine; typically, a 10-ounce jar is used, with 3/4 cup needed for the recipe.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.3g | 14% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 10% |
| Fat | 12.1g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.8g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 14.1mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 295.6mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% |
| Sugar | 23.6g | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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