Ingredients for Applesauce Spice Bran Muffins
- 2 cups bran cereal
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup molasses
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How to Make Applesauce Spice Bran Muffins
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease two 12-cup non-stick muffin tins or line with paper muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups bran cereal, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins or chopped dates), 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, beat together 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 2 large eggs until well combined.
- Stir in 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup molasses.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Do not overmix.
- Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the muffin tins for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
42g
Fat
6g
Carbs
10g
