Apple Bran Muffins
Moist, flavorful, and packed with nourishing wheat bran, these muffins rise beautifully in the oven and make the whole kitchen smell like fall. Enjoy them plain, with a dollop of Greek yogurt, or spread with butter for a comforting breakfast that fuels your day.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Muffin tin
- Paper liners
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 apple diced
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup wheat bran
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced apple, applesauce, Greek yogurt, molasses, vanilla extract, coconut sugar, white sugar, eggs, and olive oil. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Add cinnamon, kosher salt, wheat bran, flour, and baking powder. Stir gently until the batter just comes together—do not overmix.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and fill each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool slightly on a rack, then serve warm with Greek yogurt or butter.