Think bran muffins are boring? Think again! Nothing is boring about these muffins. Sometimes bran gets a bad rap and I don’t know why. Who doesn’t like a muffin that fills you up and empties you out? 😆 We all could use a little bran in our diets!

I made these muffins solo (crazy I know). I would have done them with E but he’s been busy with some “new to him” toys and I don’t want to interfere with this new activity. He also was napping so I decided to just do it alone.

Unfortunately B woke up before they finished and that complicated things. Life with a baby is always unpredictable, I never know if he’ll sleep or for how long. I remember these issues with E but it’s different when there’s just one. When I’m running the clock against 2 boys I don’t always win.

I was able to get them out of the oven and taste test, although baby B was none too pleased with me. I’m happy to say they were fluffy and yummy! Good for a quick breakfast or snack on the go.

I like to keep healthy options available, especially with a baby we need easy things. By “we” I mean me. I need snacks I can eat one handed while pulling a wagon with the baby strapped to me! I literally eat on the go.

These muffins are healthy, moist and delicious. I adapted the recipe from Allrecipes, changing things to resemble a gingerbread muffin. You can omit spices and replace the molasses with sugar if you prefer.

These taste really good with jam slathered on them or on their own! Give them a try!

Apple Sauce Bran Muffins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 TBSP molasses
• 1/2 cup apple sauce
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup wheat bran
• 3 TBSP almond flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1 cup milk
• 1/3 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line or grease an 18 cup muffin tin or 30 cup mini muffin tin.
2. Mix sugar, apple sauce, molasses, oil, egg, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Stir until combined.
3. Add flour, bran, almond flour, baking soda, baking powder and spices. Gently mix, then add milk and thoroughly combine. Fold in raisins (if desired).
4. Pour batter into muffin tins. Bake regular sized muffins for 12-14 minutes and mini muffins for 7-9 minutes or until done.
5. Enjoy!