BLUEBERRY-BRAN MUFFINS

Blueberry-Bran Muffins image

I created this recipe by trial and error. I've only had one outstanding bran muffin at a restaurant, and wanted to come up with a awesome one to make myself. These are moist, healthy, not too sweet and so tasty! Full of grains and fruits.-Nancy, Rens, Prescott, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups bran flakes
1/3 cup boiling water
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons molasses
3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
3/4 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), coarsely chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine bran flakes and boiling water; set aside., Whisk together flours, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, applesauce and molasses; stir in bran mixture. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in blueberries, plums and almonds. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full. Drizzle with honey. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges