Honey-Nut Bran Muffins

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

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