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
- Preheat the oven to 400 F, center rack.
- Line the muffin tin with 12 paper liners, set aside.
- Place the all the Dry Ingredients into a mixing bowl, whisk to combine.
- Add all the Wet Ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly by hand to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Stir in the raisins.
- Carefully spoon the batter into the paper-lined muffin tin up to the top.
- Allow the muffin batter to sit for 5 minutes on the counter before placing in the oven.
- 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.
- 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