Apple-Cinnamon Oat Bran Muffins

I bought oat-bran for the first time because I have been wanting to make bran muffins (my favorite) for awhile now! I finally got the time to make some last night. I attempted to bake something healthier but still yummy, which led me to this recipe.

Apple-Cinnamon Oat Bran Muffins (from Women’s Health Magazine)

makes about 24 muffins

1 c. oat bran
2 c. whole wheat flour
.5 c. flaxseed (I used an extra .25c of oat bran instead)
2 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
2.5 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
2 eggs
8 T. canola oil
.5 c. sugar
2/3 c. applesauce (I used 2.25 c. for moisture)
.5 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, whisk together bran, flour, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg and oil until smooth. Stir in applesauce and sugar (and vanilla extract). Combine mixtures and fold in pecans.
Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Cool on a wire rack.

I sprinkled a pinch of oatmeal on each one, just for looks :) They were very tasty! The added applesauce definitely gave it moisture, but I would like to try adding a bit more cinnamon and use brown sugar. They make for excellent breakfast muffins. Plus, they are whole wheat and have 3 g of fiber each muffin!