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Moist Honey-Sweetened Bran Muffins with Apple Swirl

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Bake these moist, high-fiber bran muffins sweetened with honey and featuring a simple apple cinnamon swirl. They are quick to prepare and excellent for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
  • 1 cup oat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely diced apple (for swirl)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the wheat bran, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, honey, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined; do not overmix. The batter will be thick.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Gently press a few pieces of diced apple onto the top of each muffin. Sprinkle lightly with brown sugar.
  7. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best moisture retention, store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey if you prefer a different natural sweetener.
  • This recipe is a great base for meal prep; consider adding 1/2 cup of raisins or chopped walnuts to the batter for extra texture.

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