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Healthy Raisin Bran Muffins

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  • Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 19-20 Minutes
  • Total Time: 35 Minutes
  • Yield: 12 Muffins 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Healthy Raisin Bran Muffins are a delicious, crowd-pleasing treat that strike the perfect balance between wholesome nutrition and irresistible flavor.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour *
  • 1 cup wheat bran *
  • 2 Tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 Tablespoon molasses *
  • 1 cup unsweetened plain plant milk
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla 

Other Ingredients:

  • ½ cup golden (or regular) raisins


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F, center rack.
  2. Line the muffin tin with 12 paper liners, set aside.
  3. Place the all the Dry Ingredients into a mixing bowl, whisk to combine.
  4. Add all the Wet Ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly by hand to incorporate all the ingredients.
  5. Stir in the raisins.
  6. Carefully spoon the batter into the paper-lined muffin tin up to the top.
  7. Allow the muffin batter to sit for 5 minutes on the counter before placing in the oven.
  8. Place in a 400 F preheated oven for 7 minutes, then after 7 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 350 F and bake for 12 to 13 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then remove the muffins and move them to a cooling rack. Allow to cool for 45 minutes on the cooling rack, then enjoy! Store at room temperature in an air-tight container.

Notes

Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.

Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Servings:  Makes 12 regular-sized muffins