Oatmeal Bran Muffins Amish Friendship Bread Starter

Perfectly blending hearty oats, nutritious bran, and the tangy sweetness of Amish Friendship Bread starter, these oatmeal bran muffins are a wholesome treat with a delightful twist. This recipe combines the earthiness of whole wheat flour with the satisfying chew of rolled oats and bran cereal, while a hint of cinnamon adds a warm, aromatic touch. Lightly sweetened with brown sugar and naturally moist from unsweetened applesauce, these muffins are a healthier breakfast or snack option. Optional additions like raisins or nuts provide a customizable finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, these tender muffins are ideal for meal prep or on-the-go snacking. Don't forget—they store beautifully, making them a convenient, make-ahead option!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 0.5 cup Bran cereal
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups well.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oats, bran cereal, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the Amish Friendship Bread starter, eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. If using raisins or nuts, fold them in at this stage.

Step 5

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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	(993.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2893.2

Total Fat 122.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.4g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2702.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 410.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.3g	0%
Total Sugars 180.9g
Protein 49.9g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 289.0mg	0%
Iron 22.4mg	0%
Potassium 1632.3mg	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: 37.5%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 55.8%