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Old-Fashioned Apple Bran Muffins

Moist, tender apple bran muffins made with Kellogg's All-Bran cereal and fresh shredded apple. An easy, old-fashioned breakfast or snack that's full of fiber and flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: old-fashioned apple bran muffins
Servings: 12 muffins
Author: Martha | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups Kellogg's All-Bran cereal
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded fresh apple

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the All-Bran cereal and milk. Let stand for 10 minutes, until the cereal softens.
  • Add the egg and oil to the cereal mixture, stirring until well combined. Add the flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Gently fold in the shredded apple.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Serving size: 1 muffins
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Recipe Notes

  • There's no need to peel the apple unless you prefer to.
  • For apple cinnamon bran muffins, add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • Avoid over-mixing for the most tender muffins.
  • Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months.

Easy Variations

One of the things I love about this basic bran muffin recipe is how easy it is to adapt.
  • Apple Cinnamon Bran Muffins: Add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  • Apple Walnut Bran Muffins: Stir in ¼ cup chopped walnuts.
  • Apple Raisin Bran Muffins: Add ¼ cup raisins.
  • Apple Cranberry Bran Muffins: Fold in ? cup dried cranberries.
  • Apple Spice Bran Muffins: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 4g