Honey-Nut Bran Muffins

Name: Honey-Nut Bran Muffins
Yield: Makes 12 muffins
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: Raw sugar for sprinkling; ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ¼ cup honey; 1½ cups buttermilk; 1 cup canola oil; ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar; ¼ cup applesauce; 2 large eggs; 3 cups wheat bran; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; ¾ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; 1½ cups unbleached (all-purpose) flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder, preferably aluminum-free; ½ cup golden raisins

Preparation info

Makes
12
muffins

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Back in the Day Bakery Made With Love

By Cheryl Day and Griffith Day

Published 2015

About

Some muffins are actually good for you. Here’s a healthy version to start your morning. This recipe uses applesauce in the batter to keep the muffins moist; the buttermilk adds some tang and flavor and makes the muffin more tender.

Ingredients

1½ cups unbleached (all-purpose) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder, preferably aluminum-free
¾

Americas
United States
Pastry
Vegetarian

Method

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray 12 standard muffin cups with nonstick spray or line with paper liners.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk toge