Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins
These moist bran muffins combine applesauce, whole wheat flour, natural wheat bran, and ground flax for a wholesome breakfast bake. Brown sugar and vanilla add gentle sweetness, while milk, egg, and canola oil create a tender crumb; serve them warm for breakfast or as a satisfying snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- 2
Mix together brown sugar, applesauce, canola oil, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Mix flour, bran, flax, baking soda, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Add bran mixture to applesauce mixture. Add milk and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 11 to 13 minutes.
- Calories 171.47 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.44 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 25.66 g 9%
- Total Fat 6.23 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.68 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.28 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 24.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.27 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 11.21 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 46.01 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 214.34 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 18.53 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 171.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are Applesauce, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Canola Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 171.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins healthy?
- Applesauce Bran Breakfast Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 171.47 calories and 4.44 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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