Best 13 Whole Wheat Apple Bran Muffins Recipes

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Whole wheat apple bran muffins are a wholesome and delicious treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are packed with fiber, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, making them a great option for those who are looking for a nutritious and satisfying meal. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article provides you with the best recipes for cooking whole wheat apple bran muffins. With step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow tips, you will be able to create these delicious muffins in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHOLE WHEAT APPLE MUFFINS



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A delicious low-fat muffin. Children love them. If desired, add a few raisins and/or some chopped nuts.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup nonfat milk
2 egg whites
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup honey
1 cup chopped apples

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease one 12-cup muffin tin.
  • Lightly beat egg whites.
  • In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Gently fold in egg white. Add to the dry ingredients. Stir until barely moistened. Batter will be lumpy.
  • Fill greased muffin tins two-thirds full. Bake about 20 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 235.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

WHOLE WHEAT APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Whole Wheat Apple Bran Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TVan8879

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups unprocessed oat bran
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup diced apple
1/2 cup almond milk
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons applesauce

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients together.
  • Add wet and mix just until blended
  • Pour into a 12 muffin pan.
  • Bake for 19 minutes at 425 degrees
  • Let sit in the oven for 2 minutes before removing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.5, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 123.2, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 10.1, Protein 3.4

APPLE-OAT BRAN MUFFINS



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"I love how light and tasty these muffins are," writes Grace Bryant of Merritt Island, Florida. "I make the batter ahead of time and it keeps very nicely in the fridge."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg white
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon canola oil
2/3 cup grated apple

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg white, buttermilk and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in apple. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 375° for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HEALTHY WHEAT BRAN APPLE CINNAMON MUFFINS



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I have tried many muffins but these finally are moist have a great taste and are super easy and quick to. make. They are great for the morning with a dab of Peanut Butter on them or a great snack during the day. Lastly, they are healthy & good for you.

Provided by tracey0629

Categories     Breads

Time 26m

Yield 16-18 muffins, 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups wheat bran
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
1/2 cup of regular molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup sugar free applesauce
1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Combine wheat bran,wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon and sit aside. In a separate bowl, blend applesauce, milk,molasses,oil,eggbeater and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until moistened. Mix in the diced apple. Spoon batter into a muffin tin greased with cooking spray. Bake for 15-20 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 117.2, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 3.3

SUPER-LOW-FAT, LOWER CARB, VEGAN APPLE-RAISIN WHEAT BRAN MUFFINS



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These are delicious-super easy, moist, satisfying and healthy, healthy, healthy. You many vary this by using apples and carrots, other spices, adding nuts and other dried fruits or candied ginger in the muffins.

Provided by One Happy Woman

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 28m

Yield 16 muffins, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 apple, unpeeled, cored, quartered
0.5 (14 ounce) package tofu
1/2 cup soymilk or 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup white whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups wheat bran
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In food processor: dump the first five ingredients and blend until the ingredients are 'liquified'.
  • Add the salt and baking powder and pulse to mix.
  • Add the cinnamon, flour, wheat germ and raisins and pulse just until mixed.
  • Spray an ice cream scoop with non-stick spray and use that to form the muffins.
  • Bake 350 for about 23 minutes if you make 16 muffins, longer if you make 12 larger muffins.
  • These freeze well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 160.8, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 3.8

APPLE BRAN WHOLE WHEAT MUFFINS



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These muffins are rather dense and chewy and totally delicious! Lots of fiber and not too sweet. You can add raisins (1 C) and/or chopped nuts (1/2 C) and you can add some ground cloves (1/2 tsp) and/or ground nutmeg (1/4 tsp.) along with the cinnamon. Makes 2 dozen regular muffins or 4 dozen mini muffins.

Provided by Knitting Granny

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 33m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all bran cereal
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 apples, peeled, cored and grated
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the cereal, buttermilk, oil, eggs and sugar in a medium bowl.
  • Add the grated apple and mix together. (If using raisins and/or chopped nuts, add them at this time.) Let the apple mixture sit while you measure the dry ingredients.
  • In a large bowl measure the flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Mix together with a wire whisk.
  • Pour the apple mixture into the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon just until all the dry ingredients are moistened. Mixture will be lumpy.
  • Prepare muffin tins with spray release and fill muffin cups a little more than half full.
  • Bake regular size muffins about 15 to 18 minutes and mini or "gem" muffins about 13 minutes. Let muffins sit in pans for 2 to 3 minutes before gently turning out onto a baking rack to cool.
  • These freeze very well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 104.9, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.9

APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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Meet the Cook: This recipe dates back to when our two girls - now 15 and 12 - were in preschool and it was my turn to bring a snack for the class. My husband especially asks for the muffins in winter. Crafts and reading are my hobbies. -Nancy Brown, Klamath Falls, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 24 standard-size muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 cups All-Bran
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup raisins
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute apples in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Combine cereal and water in a large bowl; stir in buttermilk, eggs, sugar, raisins and apples with butter. Combine dry ingredients; stir into apple mixture just until moistened. Refrigerate in a tightly covered container for at least 24 hours (batter will be very thick). Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

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

DIABETIC APPLE OAT BRAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Diabetic Apple Oat Bran Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup oat bran
1/8 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup egg white
1 1/2 cups apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped Golden Delicious is a good choice)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease twelve 3-inch muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • In large bowl, combine both flours, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In medium bowl, beat buttermilk, oat bran, brown sugar, oil, applesauce and egg until blended.
  • Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture just until combined.
  • Fold in apples.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean.
  • Cool muffins in pan 5 minutes; remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 161.9, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 3.8

WHOLE WHEAT APPLE CIDER BRAN MINI MUFFINS



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These mini apple cider muffins are delicious and healthy little bites for breakfast or just a snack.

Provided by Jessi T

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
¾ cup bran cereal (such as General Mills® Fiber One®)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tart apple, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cold apple cider
½ cup applesauce
2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray two 24-cup mini muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Place bran cereal in the bowl of a food processor; process until ground to a flour-like consistency. Transfer to a large bowl. Add flour, apple, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt; toss to combine.
  • Mix together apple cider, applesauce, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to the apple cider mixture and gently mix until combined; batter will appear runny. Allow to rest while baking soda and apple cider cause batter to thicken and double in size, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Scoop a small amount of batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 77.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

LOW FAT APPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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I like to snack on these muffins, they're good, and they're healthy too. Add more sugar if you want it to be sweeter, since these muffins aren't very sweet. Be careful with the milk, sometimes it can be too moist, but you'll just have to bake it for a longer period of time.

Provided by Jenny Wong

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups wheat bran
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 egg whites
½ apple, grated

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine bran and buttermilk. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease muffin pan, or use paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar and baking soda. Stir in bran mixture and egg whites. Fold in grated apple. Divide batter into 12 muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 137.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

APPLE STREUSEL BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe has 1 cup natural bran which makes this recipe good with fiber. Also can use applesauce or sour cream instead of vegetable oil. I found that a little applesauce with the chopped apples and a little streusel topping in the middle makes a nice middle of muffin if you would like to make a gourmet muffin. I have found

Provided by gailw

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unprocessed wheat bran
¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 large apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, bran, 3/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Beat milk, vegetable oil, and eggs in a separate bowl. Pour liquid ingredients into the flour mixture and stir just until mixed. Gently stir apples into the batter and fill prepared muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  • Mix 1/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; cut the butter into the brown sugar mixture until the streusel topping is crumbly. Sprinkle about 1 heaping teaspoon of topping onto each muffin.
  • Bake muffins in the preheated oven until browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 18 g

APPLE WHEAT MUFFINS



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To perk up your mornings or snack times, Mina Dyck suggests you try her moist munchablemuffins. "Apples and raisins lend natural sweetness to whole grain flavor," she notes from Boissevain, Manitoba. "These muffins impressed judges enough to earn a prize in a healthy recipe contest I entered.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup grated apple
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the egg, yogurt, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients until just moistened. Fold in the apple, raisins and orange zest., Coat muffin cups with cooking spray or use paper liners; fill three-fourths full with batter. , Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples. This will give your muffins the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin tins to the top. This will help the muffins rise evenly.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short time. This will help them rise quickly and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving. This will help them hold their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

These whole wheat apple bran muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They are packed with fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants. They are also easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these muffins a try!

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