Amy S Low Fat Blueberry Bran Muffins Recipe

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

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.