BUTTERMILK BRAN MUFFINS

Buttermilk Bran Muffins image

From Greenbush, Michigan, Anita Kay Brown shares these moist, sweet muffins with a decadent taste. She writes, "Over the years, I've altered the recipe to reduce sugar and fat. Even after the changes, they're always a hit!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 22 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup All-Bran
2 cups buttermilk, divided
1-1/2 cups raisin bran
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar blend
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
2 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine All-Bran and 1 cup buttermilk; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in raisin bran; let stand 5 minutes longer. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, sugar blend, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg, egg whites, applesauce, oil and remaining buttermilk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in bran mixture. , Coat muffin cups with cooking spray; fill three-fourths full with batter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.