Oat Bran Muffins with Dried Fruit

Start your morning with a wholesome and satisfying treat by baking these Oat Bran Muffins with Dried Fruit. Packed with fiber-rich oat bran, a touch of warm cinnamon, and naturally sweetened with chewy dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots, these muffins are the perfect balance of health and flavor. A dash of unsweetened applesauce keeps them moist, while vanilla extract adds a delicate aroma. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are ideal for busy mornings or as a grab-and-go snack. Whether you’re using dairy or non-dairy milk, these versatile muffins are easily customizable to suit your dietary preferences. Delicious fresh out of the oven or stored for later, they’re a nutritious way to fuel your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups oat bran
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups mixed dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat bran, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Add the dried fruit to the batter and fold in, ensuring the fruit is evenly distributed.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 of the way 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 muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(772.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1686.6

Total Fat 26.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 239.5mg	0%
Sodium 2998.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 333.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.0g	0%
Total Sugars 170.4g
Protein 48.7g	0%

Vitamin D 153.8IU	0%
Calcium 546.7mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 2377.1mg	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: 13.5%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 75.5%