Hearty Morning Bran Muffins with Orange Zest and Raisins

Ingredients

- 1 cup wheat bran
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.

2. Prepare the wheat bran: In a small bowl, combine the wheat bran with the boiling water and let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.

3. Hydrate the raisins: In another small bowl, soak the raisins in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and fine sea salt until well combined.

5. Prepare the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter and brown sugar together until smooth. Add the orange zest, eggs, applesauce, molasses, and vanilla extract. Whisk until thoroughly mixed.

6. Combine mixtures: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet ingredients, the softened wheat bran, and buttermilk. Gently fold with a spatula until the mixture is just combined. Do not overmix.

7. Fold in raisins: Carefully fold the drained raisins into the batter, ensuring even distribution.

8. Fill and bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

9. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Breakfast

Keywords

Bran Muffins, Healthy Breakfast, Whole Wheat, Orange Zest, Unsweetened Applesauce, Buttermilk Muffins, Baked Goods, Raisin Muffins, Morning Treats, Breakfast Muffins

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

The entire batch of muffins contains a total of 1,800 calories.

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