Wholesome Whole-Grain Raisin Muffins

Name: Wholesome Whole-Grain Raisin Muffins
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 tsp Baking Powder; 0.5 tsp Baking Soda; 0.25 cup Bran Cereal; 0.67 cup Cane Sugar; 1 whole Carrot; 3 whole Egg Whites; 3 tbsp Enriched Farina Cereal; 1 tsp Ground Allspice; 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon; 0.5 cup Nonfat Powdered Milk; 0.5 cup Raisin; 1 tsp Sea Salt; 3 tbsp Sugar; 1.25 cups Unsweetened Applesauce; 0.33 cup Vegetable Oil; 0.25 cup Wheat Bran; 0.25 cup Wheat Germ; 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour

Breakfast 🍳Dessert 🍰Snack 🍿 American Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy ❤️Vegetarian 🥦Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Pescatarian 🐟

Wholesome Whole-Grain Raisin Muffins are moist and lightly spiced, with warm notes of cinnamon and allspice balancing the gentle sweetness of applesauce and raisins. Wheat germ, bran, and whole wheat flour add hearty texture, while shredded carrot keeps the crumb tender. They’re perfect for breakfast on the go, a nourishing snack, or a cozy weekend bake.

Prep25 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves18
DifficultyMedium

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
2

In a small bowl, cover the raisins with water and set aside to plump. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, dry milk powder, wheat bran, and farina cereal until well combined.
3

Drain the water from the raisins. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, then stir in the drained raisins, applesauce, carrot, vegetable oil, and bran cereal. Pour the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture and stir briefly just to moisten (do not overmix). Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full, and sprinkle each muffin with about 1/2 teaspoon of raw sugar.
4

Bake in the preheated oven until the muffins are set and the tops are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean. Serve warm.