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The Best Maple Bran Muffins
The Best Maple Bran Muffins are a nutrient rich and wholesome way to start your day or to enjoy during an afternoon slump; they're made with recognizable, healthful ingredients and are freezer friendly.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 130 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup wheat bran
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp. orange zest
- 1 cup white-wheat flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. cardamom
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted) or vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, pour in the wheat bran with the milk and orange zest. Stir ingredients together. Let the wheat bran soak up the milk for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a muffin tin with muffin liners or spray with non-stick baking spray.In another bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cardamom.
- Then in the bowl with the bran add in the vanilla, egg, maple syrup and oil. Fold in the dry ingredients and you can optionally add in 1/2 cup raisins or diced up dates.Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins and bake for 18-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the tops of the muffins spring back to the touch.You can enjoy the muffins as is, with a smear of butter or make the frosting if desired (but highly recommend).
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Notes
- Maple frosting: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring 1/2 cup maple syrup, 2 Tbsp. butter, and 1 Tbsp. milk to a simmer - let simmer for 2 minutes while you are stirring. Remove from heat, whisk in 1 tsp. vanilla and then gradually add in 1-1.5 cups powdered sugar. Spread on top of muffins once cooled.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1muffin
Calories
130kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.002g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
321mg
(13%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.