Applesauce Spice Bran Muffins Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Spice Bran Muffins

• Wheat Bran
• All Purpose Flour
• Dried Cranberries
• Ground Cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Ground Ginger
• Ground Nutmeg
• Oranges, Zest Of
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• Granulated Sugar
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup molasses

How to Make Applesauce Spice Bran Muffins

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Lightly grease two 12-cup non-stick muffin tins or line with paper muffin liners.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Stir in 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup molasses.
6. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just moistened. Do not overmix.
7. Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the muffin tins for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.