I started with Cook's Illustrated's "Best Bran Muffins" and then made some alterations for health, taste, and what I had on hand. These turned out so terrific they're my new Best Bran Muffins. The whole family loves them. Perfect for packing into lunches for fibre and protein. Makes 12 muffins.
preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine:
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup (red) whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup unprocessed wheat bran
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Cream in blender
7 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
1 cup plane whole greek yogurt
1/2 over-ripe banana
Add on slow until mixed
1/2 dry ingredients
1/4 cup 2% milk
the other 1/2 dry ingredients
Stir in 1 cup raisins
Scoop into greased 12 mold muffin tin.
Bake for 25 minutes at 375. (Test with toothpick).
Enjoy!
Cara
www.caraaboutyou.com
preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine:
1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup (red) whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup unprocessed wheat bran
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
Cream in blender
7 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
1 cup plane whole greek yogurt
1/2 over-ripe banana
Add on slow until mixed
1/2 dry ingredients
1/4 cup 2% milk
the other 1/2 dry ingredients
Stir in 1 cup raisins
Scoop into greased 12 mold muffin tin.
Bake for 25 minutes at 375. (Test with toothpick).
Enjoy!
Cara
www.caraaboutyou.com