Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins

• Brown Sugar
• 1 ½ cups oat bran
• Flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
• ½ cup raisins (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• Vegetable Oil

How to Make Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the tin.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups oat bran, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup raisins (optional).
5. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
6. Pour the wet ingredients into the well and gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
8. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full.
9. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (optional).
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Enjoy warm with a pat of margarine (optional)!