Fat Free Cholesterol Free Bran Muffins

Light, wholesome, and irresistibly satisfying, these Fat Free Cholesterol Free Bran Muffins are the ultimate guilt-free treat for health-conscious bakers. Packed with fiber-rich whole wheat flour and wheat bran, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce, and moistened with almond milk, these muffins are both nutritious and delicious. Completely oil-free and dairy-free, they're ideal for those following a heart-healthy or plant-based diet. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth while optional add-ins like raisins, dates, or chopped nuts provide customizable bursts of flavor and texture. Ready in just 30 minutes from scratch, these easy bran muffins are perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or as part of your weekly meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 cup Wheat bran
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins or chopped dates (optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, pure maple syrup, unsweetened almond milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

If using raisins, chopped dates, or nuts, fold them into the batter gently until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Divide the batter equally among the 12 muffin cups in the prepared tin, filling each 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

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(917.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1451.7

Total Fat 28.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2296.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 307.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.8g	0%
Total Sugars 155.5g
Protein 34.4g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 683.1mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 2478.3mg	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: 15.7%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 75.8%