Best 8 Applesauce Bran Muffins Recipes

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Applesauce bran muffins are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option that can be easily made at home. They are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats, making them a great choice for people looking for a healthier muffin option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of delicious applesauce bran muffins that are sure to please everyone in your family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BRAN MUFFINS WITH APPLESAUCE



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This is one of my favorite bran muffin recipes, handed down from my mom. I made a few tweaks to make it even healthier. Add some raisins for a touch of sweetness.

Provided by elizabethann

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup applesauce
¼ cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup natural wheat bran
3 tablespoons ground flax
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Mix together brown sugar, applesauce, canola oil, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mix flour, bran, flax, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add bran mixture to applesauce mixture. Add milk and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 11 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

APPLESAUCE OAT BRAN MUFFINS



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I sprinkle a tempting topping of cinnamon, sugar and walnuts on these moist bran muffins with applesauce. They're best served warm from the oven. -Beth Struble, Bryan, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup oat bran
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oat bran, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, oil and milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins., Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Combine the walnuts, cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing form pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLESAUCE RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS



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I checked and while I found many bran muffin recipes here, none were quite like this. I like this one not only because it is lower fat, but because it doesn't have as much added sugar, and it relies on the cereal more than the flour to make the batter. The muffins themselves are surprisingly moist and light in texture. I like the light sweetness of these and the crunchy muffin tops. (If you sprinkle a little extra cereal on top, they get an even better crunch, and improved appearance.) I found this recipe at www.mealsmatter.org. Watch these since the recipe stated they should bake in 20 minutes, but I found mine were done after about 15.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups Raisin Bran cereal
1 cup nonfat milk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 400F; prepare a muffin tin with paper liners or by spraying with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cereal and milk in large bowl; let stand 3 minutes.
  • Stir in egg, applesauce, sugar and butter; stir just until moistened (batter will be lumpy).
  • Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full.
  • Bake at 400F for 20 minutes or until golden brown, and they test done with a toothpick.

APPLESAUCE BRAN MUFFINS



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Applesauce replaces oil in this old recipe for healthy bran muffins. Great for breakfast or a snack.

Provided by Dottie Worthington

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups bran cereal (such as Kellogg's® All-Bran®)
1 cup buttermilk
⅔ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup applesauce (such as Mott's®)
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup self-rising flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix bran cereal and buttermilk together in a bowl; let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Beat brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; stir into bran cereal mixture. Stir flour into bran cereal mixture until batter is well mixed; fold in walnuts and dried cranberries. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer muffins to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 188.6 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

APPLESAUCE OAT BRAN MUFFINS



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This is my own adaptation of a recipe I found on the back of the oat bran box. These are also good with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top before baking, and are especially yummy warmed up in the microwave about 10-15 seconds , with a little margarine!

Provided by Mary Scheffert

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups oat bran
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce, chilled
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners, or grease muffin tins.
  • In a large bowl, mix together dry ingredients, including nuts & raisins if using.
  • In another bowl, mix together vanilla, oil, eggs & applesauce until well blended.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; add wet ingredients & mix until well blended.
  • Let mixture sit for 10 minutes (for oat bran to absorb some of the liquid).
  • Spoon mixture into paper-lined muffin cups and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown & toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes; then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

OAT BRAN APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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These got top ratings from my brothers, the muffin maniacs. And they're made with honey and whole wheat flour, so my mom loved them too! They are golden on the outside, moist on the inside, and look and smell just like "bakery" bran muffins. Enjoy! The original recipe is from Hodgson Mill: I made a few changes (as I always do) in order to make them a bit healthier.

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups oat bran
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups applesauce, chilled
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten with a fork
1 cup honey

Steps:

  • Stir together dry ingredients.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients, stirring until completely combined (don't overmix them, though).
  • Spoon batter into 24 greased muffin cups, and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Bake muffins 15 minutes at 400 degrees, or until they are golden brown and test done; remove from pans and cool on rack.

OAT BRAN APPLESAUCE MUFFINS



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These are great little bran muffins with alot of flavor. Original recipe is from the back of a Hodgson Mill oat bran box, but I've made a few modifications and think these are delicious.

Provided by Mmmama

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 12 Muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cups oat bran
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs (or 4 egg whites)
1 cup applesauce, chilled
4 tablespoons yogurt (whatever flavor you like best)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or grease muffin cups. Blend together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, applesauce and yogurt. Mix into dry ingredients until well blended. Spoon into muffin cups. Let stand 10 minutes. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 nice sized muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 324.1, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 5.1

OAT BRAN-APPLESAUCE MINI MUFFINS



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Categories     Bake     Muffin

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped,
1 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup low fat buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat muffin tin with cooking spray. Place applesauce and dates in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, 15-20 minutes. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool completely. Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in bran, buttermilk, egg, honey, ginger, and vanilla. Let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, allspice, and 1/4 cup oats. Stir into bran mixture. Sp[oon batter into prepared tins, filling to the brims. Sprinkel remaining 1 tablespoon oats over muffins. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of 1 comes out clean, 21-23 minutes. Let cool completely in pans on wire racks.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe apples: Using ripe, flavorful apples will ensure your muffins are packed with apple flavor. Look for apples that are slightly soft to the touch and have a sweet aroma.
  • Use a variety of apples: Don't be afraid to mix and match different apple varieties to create a unique flavor profile. Some popular choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, and Gala apples.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: This will prevent the muffins from overflowing in the oven.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the muffins are cooked through.

Conclusion:

These applesauce bran muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They're packed with applesauce, bran, and other wholesome ingredients, and they're sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these muffins a try!

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