Hearty Bran Muffins with Blueberries and Candied Ginger – Perfect for Breakfast or Snack
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Bran muffins are a great way to start the day or to have a healthy snack. Filled with berries but not too sweet, these bran muffins are perfect as a warm breakfast treat and they freeze beautifully. These hearty bran muffins are sure to satisfy your morning craving for something mildly sweet, blueberry-spiked and lightly spiced. The addition of molasses and applesauce makes these extra moist, and the bits of candied ginger bring a little zing. Packed with fiber and whole grains, these muffins make a great breakfast or snack.
Making these bran muffins is easy and can be done in just a few steps. Start by whisking together the egg, molasses, honey, sunflower oil, applesauce, vanilla and milk until combined. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, wheat bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ground ginger. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and gently whisk to combine until no dry pockets remain, but don’t overmix. Fold in the blueberries and ginger with a rubber spatula. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them nearly to the top. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until tops spring back when gently pressed or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool slightly in the muffin tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These bran muffins can be enjoyed right away or stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for later consumption. To reheat, microwave from the freezer for an easy grab-and-go snack. I usually double the recipe and freeze them to have an easy breakfast or after school snack for a couple of weeks. They can also be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
These bran muffins are a great way to start your day or to have a healthy snack. Filled with berries but not too sweet, these bran muffins are perfect as a warm breakfast treat and they freeze beautifully. The addition of molasses and applesauce makes these extra moist, and the bits of candied ginger bring a little zing. Packed with fiber and whole grains, these muffins make a great breakfast or snack. Enjoy them right away or store them for later consumption.
