Morning Glory Bran Muffins
Keep these healthy morning glory bran muffins on hand for a quick snack or an accompaniment to your morning smoothie.
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups bran cereal
- 1 cup almond milk can also use soy, oat, or hemp milk
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 carrot peeled and shredded (~1/2 cup shredded)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon shredded freshly grated or dried ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 th teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: Unsweetened coconut chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray well with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl combine the cereal and milk. Let sit for a couple of minutes to soften the cereal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Next add all the rest of the ingredients (brown sugar to sea salt) and the milk-soaked cereal.
- Stir until no dry clumps are visible. Divide dough evenly between 12 muffin wells. Top with coconut chips if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until tops of muffins are springy when lightly touched.
- Allow to cool and serve!
Notes
Recipe adapted from Food Network Canada.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3.5g | Fat: 10.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 15.5mg | Sodium: 275mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 6.5g