Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe With Molasses
Moist and fiber rich, I love that this healthy bran muffin recipe turns out perfectly every time. These fluffy cinnamon spiced muffins make a hearty breakfast or snack. I enjoy them right away or freeze some for busy weekday mornings. They are delicious and kid friendly, and the best part is that they are ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup wheat bran
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
- ½ cup raisins, chopped
- 2 eggs or flax eggs
- ½ cup apple sauce
- ½ cup molasses
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil coconut oil also works
- ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200 C. Line a 12 hole muffin tray with muffin liners.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the flour, wheat bran, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt and cinnamon. Stir through the raisins.
- In a separate mixing bowl whisk together all remaining ingredients.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir to combine.
- Divide batter between the muffin liners and bake for 10-15 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to let the muffins come to room temperature before storing them. If they’re still warm, condensation can form and make the muffins soggy.
- Cooling Tip: I don’t remove the muffins from the tin right away. I let them sit for a few minutes to set up first so they don’t fall apart.
- Easy Release: I use muffin papers because they make the muffins much easier to remove.
- Ingredient Sourcing: If I can’t find wheat bran at the store, I buy it online. I usually go with Bob’s Red Mill brand because I like its quality.
- Flour Choice: For a fluffier muffin, I like to use white whole wheat flour instead of regular wheat flour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g