Amy's Low Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins Recipe

Start your day the healthy way with these delicious low-fat, low-calorie blueberry bran muffins! Perfect for breakfast, these muffins are easily doubled, frozen, and reheated for a quick and convenient morning treat. Made with a simple 50/50 blend of your favorite flour, this recipe is tweaked to perfection for maximum flavor and minimal guilt. Enjoy warm from the oven or quickly reheat in the microwave – the perfect combination of healthy and satisfying!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 38 mins
Calories 133.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amy's Low Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • Unsweetened Applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or a 50/50 blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour)
  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Frozen Blueberries

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How to Make Amy's Low Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup wheat bran and 1 cup skim milk. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or a 50/50 blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. Add the soaked wheat bran mixture to the applesauce mixture and stir well to combine.
  6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
  8. Fill a 12-cup muffin tin, sprayed with baking spray, about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

1g

Carbs

10g

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