BUTTERMILK BRAN MUFFINS

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These can be made with wheat bran, oat bran or a combination. I think they are best when made with half oat and half wheat bran. To make them a bit healthier, I usually cut the oil in half and sub applesauce or other fruit puree. I also now tend to use all whole wheat flour instead of the combination of all purpose and whole wheat. These are dark, moist, spicy muffins that remind me a bit of gingerbread. They are best served warm from the oven or reheated.

Provided by Saguaro

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups wheat bran, flakes (not breakfast cereal)
1 cup dried currants or 1 cup raisins
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup honey
1 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F If using a dark,non-stick muffin tin, preheat to 400°F.
  • Combine the bran, the currants and the wet ingredients through the vanilla in a bowl, stir well.
  • Set aside for 20 minutes, or refrigerate up to overnight.
  • Whisk together remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the bran mixture until barely combined.
  • Spoon batter into well greased muffin tin (or use baking cups).
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into muffin comes out clean.
  • Remove from pans immediately and cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 135.4, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 18.9, Protein 4.5

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