Cholesterol Cure Oat Bran Muffins

Start your day on a heart-healthy note with these Cholesterol Cure Oat Bran Muffins—an easy, wholesome recipe packed with cholesterol-lowering fiber and naturally sweetened with honey and applesauce. Featuring nutrient-rich oat bran, creamy Greek yogurt, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these muffins are not only delicious but also a smart choice for boosting cardiovascular health. Perfectly moist and customizable with optional raisins or nuts, this recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish and yields a batch of twelve muffins ideal for meal prep. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a nutritious breakfast, a filling snack, or a guilt-free treat, these muffins strike the perfect balance of flavor and function. Enjoy them warm, fresh from the oven, or freeze a stash for busy mornings!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups oat bran
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 large egg or egg substitute
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing each cup.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat bran, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk together to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix the wet ingredients: unsweetened applesauce, egg, honey, Greek yogurt, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Do not overmix – the batter may be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

If using raisins or chopped nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the batter across the 12 prepared muffin cups. Fill each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy your muffins warm or at room temperature! They can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1079.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2117.0

Total Fat 28.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 208.2mg	0%
Sodium 3964.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 423.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.7g	0%
Total Sugars 194.8g
Protein 70.7g	0%

Vitamin D 91IU	0%
Calcium 524.8mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 2534.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.3%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 76.0%