Bran Muffins Low Cal
Start your day the nutritious way with these irresistibly moist and fluffy Low-Calorie Bran Muffins! Packed with wholesome ingredients like wheat bran, plain low-fat yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and whole wheat flour, these muffins are a guilt-free treat perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Naturally sweetened with honey and warmly spiced with cinnamon, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite while staying light on calories. The optional addition of raisins adds chewy pops of natural sweetness, but these muffins are just as delicious without them. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this easy one-bowl recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a hearty, homemade treat that’s low in fat, high in fiber, and big on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat bran
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.75 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and yogurt. Stir well and let sit for 5 minutes to soften the bran.
Add the unsweetened applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, and honey to the bran mixture. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
If using raisins, gently fold them into the batter.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your low-calorie bran muffins plain or with a light spread of butter or jam!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1808 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.0 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.6 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.9 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1894 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
