Extreme Low-Fat Bran Muffins

This was also tested using all 1/3 cup applesauce the results were great but the combination of oil and applesauce produced a better muffin, dried Craisins may be replaced for the raisins

Yield 12 muffins

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups wheat bran

1 cup low-fat buttermilk

2 tablespoons oil mixed with applesace to make 1/3 cup

1 large egg or 2 egg whites

2/3 cup brown sugar, packed (can use a few tablespoons more for a sweeter flavor)

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup white all purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional but good to add in)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 to 3/4 cup raisins

Instructions:————————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease 12 regular-size muffin tins or line with paper liners.

In a medium bowl combine the bran with buttermilk; allow to stand for 15 minutes stirring a few times during the sitting time.

In a small bowl whisk the oil/applesauce mixture with egg or egg whites, sugar and vanilla until very well blended; add to the bran mixture and mix until combined.

In a bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; using a wooden spoon gently mix into the wet mixture just until combined.

Fold in the raisins.

Divide the batter between each muffin tin.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until muffins test done.

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