45 minutes
A wholesome and hearty muffin made with applesauce, oat bran, and warming spices.
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teaspoons
tablespoons
Brown Sugar, packed
cups
Oat Bran
cups
teaspoons
teaspoons
teaspoons
Ground Cardamom
teaspoons
Ground Nutmeg
teaspoons
teaspoons
Raisins
cups
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for a minute to curdle. Add the applesauce, canola oil, and brown sugar, and whisk until well combined.
3. Sift Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat pastry flour, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, and salt.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until moistened. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the raisins.
5. Fill Muffin Tin
Use an ice-cream scoop or a measuring cup to evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin. Each cup should be filled about two-thirds full.
6. Bake Muffins
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 28 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool Muffins
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
Swap out the applesauce for mashed bananas for a different fruit base. Add in fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) to introduce a new flavor and additional antioxidants.
Use pumpkin puree in place of applesauce for a fall-inspired treat. Incorporate classic pumpkin spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
Add the zest of an orange or lemon to the batter for a bright, citrusy flavor. Mix in a spoonful of poppy seeds and top with a citrus glaze for an elegant finish.
Incorporate a scoop of your favorite protein powder into the dry ingredients to boost the protein content for a post-workout snack. Add chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds) or seeds (chia seeds, flaxseeds) for added protein and healthy fats.
While applesauce is a key component, you can add fresh or dried fruits to the batter for bursts of flavor. Diced apples, pears, or even dried cranberries or raisins make excellent additions. Make sure to coat them lightly in flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
Stir the wet and dry ingredients until just combined to prevent developing the gluten and making the muffins tough.
Confirm the accuracy of your oven's heat with a thermometer to ensure the muffins bake evenly and rise properly.
Start with high-quality, organic applesauce for a rich, natural flavor. Consider making your own applesauce for even better results.
Prevent dryness by checking for doneness a few minutes earlier than the recipe states; look for a few moist crumbs on a toothpick.
Taste your batter and adjust as necessary. Remember that recipes are guidelines and cooking is an art, so feel free to make it your own.
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