Fat Free Cholesterol Free Bran Muffins
Light, wholesome, and irresistibly satisfying, these Fat Free Cholesterol Free Bran Muffins are the ultimate guilt-free treat for health-conscious bakers. Packed with fiber-rich whole wheat flour and wheat bran, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, and moistened with almond milk, these muffins are both nutritious and delicious. Completely oil-free and dairy-free, they're ideal for those following a heart-healthy or plant-based diet. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth while optional add-ins like raisins, dates, or chopped nuts provide customizable bursts of flavor and texture. Ready in just 30 minutes from scratch, these easy bran muffins are perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or as part of your weekly meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Wheat bran
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins or chopped dates (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In another mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using raisins, chopped dates, or nuts, fold them into the batter gently until evenly distributed.
Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups in the prepared tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2296 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.2 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.8 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.5 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2478 mg | 53% | |
*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.
