Oat Bran Muffins
These healthy oat bran muffins are made with a mix of oat bran cereal and whole wheat flour. They're moist and delicious and perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 9 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour (see note)
- 3/4 cup oat bran cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 Tablespoon flax egg (or 1 egg)
- 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Line muffin tin with paper or silicone liners or coat well with cooking spray.
- 3
Make flaxseed egg by whisking flaxseed with 3 Tablespoons in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 4
Combine flour, oat bran, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
- 5
Mash bananas in a bowl and add flaxseed egg, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, carrots and raisins.
- 6
Pour wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
- 7
Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way full, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of each muffin (if using) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of a muffin.
- 8
Remove from oven and let cool completely before enjoying.