Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the delightful taste of these low-fat carrot bran muffins! Surprisingly buttery and moist with a fluffy texture, they boast a delicious cinnamon flavor and aroma that will tantalize your taste buds. The secret? A slightly thin batter that creates perfectly smooth, domed muffin tops. Made with soured milk (a perfect buttermilk substitute!), these muffins are wonderfully moist, but delicate enough that they need to bake directly in the pan (no liners!). This recipe is not a typo—yes, there's a whole tablespoon of cinnamon for maximum flavor! Get ready for a healthy treat the whole family will love.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Calories 161.9 kcal

Protein 10g

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Ingredients for Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins

Whole Wheat Flour
All Bran Cereal
½ cup raisins
Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
Skim Milk
Lemon Juice
¼ cup margarine (melted)
Unsweetened Applesauce
1 ½ cups grated carrots
Orange, Rind Of

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How to Make Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup bran cereal (e.g., shredded wheat), ½ cup raisins, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
In a large bowl, combine 1 large egg, 1 cup soured milk (or buttermilk), ¼ cup margarine (melted), ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 ½ cups grated carrots, and 1 tablespoon orange zest.
Gently pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spoon batter into a sprayed or lightly greased 12-cup muffin tin. Do NOT use paper liners.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the tops are firm to the touch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins?

Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins?

Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins has approximately 161.9 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Carrot Bran Muffins are Whole Wheat Flour, All Bran Cereal, Raisins, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.