Light Blueberry Bran Muffins
These low-fat blueberry bran muffins are moist and tender, with a lightly sweet brown sugar flavor, wholesome wheat bran, and bursts of juicy blueberries. Applesauce and nonfat milk keep the crumb soft without making the muffins heavy, making them a fitting choice for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Light Blueberry Bran Muffins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 81
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or use paper muffin liners. Mix together wheat bran and milk, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Beat in the bran mixture. Sift together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir into the bran mixture until just blended. Fold in blueberries. Scoop into muffin cups.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly tapped.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- 5
Beat in the bran mixture.
- 6
Sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 7
Stir this into the bran mixture until just combined.
- 8
Fold in the blueberries.
- 9
Scoop the batter into the muffin cups.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops spring back when lightly tapped.
- Calories 143.36 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.25 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 30.6 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.7 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.99 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 25.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 5.66 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 14.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.63 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 208.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 24.72 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.35 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Light Blueberry Bran Muffins is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Blueberry. Each serving provides about 143.36 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Light Blueberry Bran Muffins made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Blueberry, Brown Sugar. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Light Blueberry Bran Muffins?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Light Blueberry Bran Muffins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Light Blueberry Bran Muffins healthy?
- Light Blueberry Bran Muffins has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 143.36 calories and 4.25 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. 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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