Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins

Name: Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Ingredients: 1 cup oat bran; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 3 tablespoons fat-free milk; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

I sprinkle a tempting topping of cinnamon, sugar and walnuts on these moist bran muffins with applesauce. They're best served warm from the oven. —Beth Struble, Bryan, Ohio

Ingredients

1 cup oat bran
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the oat bran, flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, oil and milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins.
Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full. Combine the walnuts, cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400° for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing form pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 muffin: 156 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

I sprinkle a tempting topping of cinnamon, sugar and walnuts on these moist bran muffins with applesauce. They're best served warm from the oven. —Beth Struble, Bryan, Ohio

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