Upper Crust Bakery Apple Bran Muffins

Elevate your morning routine with these Upper Crust Bakery Apple Bran Muffins—a wholesome and delicious way to start the day. Bursting with the natural sweetness of finely chopped apples and the warm spice of cinnamon, these muffins are packed with fiber-rich wheat bran and softened with tangy buttermilk for a tender crumb. A touch of brown sugar, a hint of vanilla, and optional plump raisins make each bite perfectly balanced in flavor and texture. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready in under 40, these healthy apple bran muffins are ideal for busy mornings, a mid-afternoon snack, or as a sweet-yet-nutritious treat. Perfectly moist and baked to golden perfection, they’ll be your go-to recipe for guilt-free indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg, large
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
• 1 cup Apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Stir well and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the bran.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the softened bran mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped apple and raisins (if using) gently to distribute evenly throughout the batter.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your healthy and delicious apple bran muffins!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(996.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2092.3

Total Fat 71.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 36.1g
Cholesterol 212.8mg	0%
Sodium 974.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 365.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.1g	0%
Total Sugars 185.3g
Protein 43.8g	0%

Vitamin D 166.9IU	0%
Calcium 569.1mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 2645.8mg	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: 28.2%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 64.1%