Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins Recipe

These incredible Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins are a recipe to savor! Adapted from Marjie Lapanja's "Rapidly Deteriorating Goddess in the Kitchen" cookbook, these muffins are bursting with flavor. Homemade applesauce (easily made by simmering chopped apples in water), grated carrots (a microplane works perfectly!), and your favorite fresh, non-citrus fruits (mango and pineapple are divine!) combine for a moist and delicious treat. Get ready to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 168.6 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins

  • Whole Wheat Flour
  • Unbleached White Flour
  • Wheat Germ
  • Oat Bran
  • Cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • Honey
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • Molasses
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • Low Fat Milk
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped fresh fruit
  • 1 cup chopped fresh fruit
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup bran cereal
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup bran cereal, ¾ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup applesauce, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup grated carrots.
  4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 1 cup chopped fresh fruit (mango, pineapple, or your favorite combination).
  6. Fill muffin cups about ¾ full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

3g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins?

Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins?

Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins has approximately 168.6 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins?

The key ingredients for Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins are Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached White Flour, Wheat Germ, Oat Bran, Cornmeal, Baking Powder. See the full list with measurements above.

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