Apple Pecan Bran Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pecan Bran Muffins

• 2 large eggs
• Canola Oil
• Buttermilk
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup wheat bran
• Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
• Rolled Oats
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped apples
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

How to Make Apple Pecan Bran Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt, 1/4 cup molasses, and 2 tablespoons honey.
3. Stir in 1 cup wheat bran.
4. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups pastry flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
5. Gently stir the dry flour mixture into the wet bran mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in 1 cup chopped apples and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
7. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.