Apple Cinnamon Oat Bran Muffins
Start your day with these wholesome Apple Cinnamon Oat Bran Muffins, a delightful blend of fiber-rich oat bran and tender apples that provide both nutrition and flavor. Bursting with the natural sweetness of apples, these muffins are spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, making them perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Ideal for busy mornings, they can be enjoyed fresh or frozen for a quick grab-and-go option later. Whether you choose tart Granny Smith or juicy Gravenstein apples, these muffins are sure to become a family favorite!
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Water
1 cup (none)
Apple juice concentrate (thawed)
1 (12 ounce) can (thawed)
Green cooking apples
2 large (peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped)
Oat bran
1 1/4 cups (none)
Whole wheat flour
2 cups (none)
Unbleached white flour
1 cup (none)
Baking soda
2 1/2 teaspoons (none)
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Canola oil or olive oil
for greasing (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin pan with canola or olive oil and set aside.
2
Peel, core, and chop the apples into small, coarse pieces. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, unbleached white flour, oat bran, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
4
In a separate bowl, mix the thawed apple juice concentrate with the chopped apples.
5
Gradually add the apple mixture to the dry ingredients. Then, add water a little at a time until the batter reaches a light, pourable consistency. Be careful not to overmix; stir until all ingredients are just blended.
6
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Once baked, allow the muffins to cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store for later!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Apple Cinnamon Oat Bran Muffins?
These are wholesome, fiber-rich muffins made with oat bran, whole wheat flour, and fresh apples, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
What is the recommended oven temperature for baking these muffins?
The oven should be preheated to 325°F (160°C).
What kind of apples should I use for this recipe?
You can use green cooking apples such as Granny Smith or juicy varieties like Gravenstein apples.
How should the apples be prepared?
The apples should be peeled, cored, and chopped into small, coarse pieces.
What types of flour are used in these muffins?
This recipe uses a combination of 2 cups of whole wheat flour and 1 cup of unbleached white flour.
How much oat bran is required?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of oat bran.
What provides the sweetness in this recipe?
The sweetness comes naturally from one 12-ounce can of thawed apple juice concentrate and the fresh chopped apples.
Does the apple juice concentrate need to be thawed?
Yes, the apple juice concentrate must be thawed before mixing it with the apples.
Which spices are included in the recipe?
The muffins are seasoned with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg.
What is the leavening agent used for these muffins?
The recipe uses 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
How do I grease the muffin pan?
You can lightly grease a standard muffin pan with either canola oil or olive oil.
How much water should I add to the batter?
Add 1 cup of water a little at a time until the batter reaches a light, pourable consistency.
What is the correct consistency for the muffin batter?
The batter should be a light and pourable consistency once all ingredients are just blended.
Should I overmix the batter?
No, you should stir until all ingredients are just blended to avoid overmixing.
How full should I fill the muffin cups?
Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
How long do the muffins need to bake?
Bake the muffins for 25 to 30 minutes.
How can I tell when the muffins are finished baking?
They are done when they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
How should the muffins be cooled?
Allow them to cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can these muffins be frozen?
Yes, these muffins can be frozen for a quick grab-and-go option later.
Are these muffins suitable for breakfast?
Yes, their fiber-rich content and wholesome ingredients make them perfect for breakfast.
Does this recipe contain eggs?
No, this recipe does not list eggs as an ingredient.
Does this recipe contain dairy?
No, based on the ingredients provided, this recipe is dairy-free.
Are these muffins considered healthy?
Yes, they are described as a healthy, whole grain snack that is fiber-rich.
What are the key tags associated with this recipe?
The tags include breakfast, muffins, oat bran, healthy, apple, whole grain, snack, and baking.
What equipment is needed for this recipe?
You will need an oven, a standard muffin pan, a large mixing bowl, a secondary bowl for mixing wet ingredients, and a wire cooling rack.
Is there any added refined sugar?
The recipe uses apple juice concentrate for sweetness rather than refined granulated sugar.
Can I use olive oil in the batter?
Oil is primarily used for greasing the pan in this recipe; either canola or olive oil is suitable.
How many large apples are needed?
The recipe requires 2 large green cooking apples.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to preheat the oven to 325°F and grease your muffin pan.
How should I mix the dry and wet ingredients?
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl, mix the juice and apples separately, then gradually add the apple mixture and water to the dry ingredients.