Gluten Free Bran Muffins – A Nostalgic Treat with a Healthy Twist

If you’re on a gluten-free journey but miss the classic taste of bran muffins, you’re in for a treat! These gluten-free bran muffins are crafted with gluten-free oat bran and 1:1 gluten-free flour, ensuring they deliver the nostalgic flavor you remember, without the gluten.

The Perfect Blend of Ingredients

These gluten free bran muffins are a healthier take on the traditional recipe. By incorporating applesauce and pureed raisins, I’ve managed to replace some of the sugar and fat, resulting in a moist, sweet muffin that’s not only delicious but also better for you. The applesauce adds a subtle natural sweetness and moisture, while the pureed raisins provide an additional depth of flavor and natural sugars.

Why You’ll Love These Muffins

1. Nostalgic Flavor: These muffins taste just like the bran muffins you remember from your pre-gluten-free days. The use of gluten-free oat bran and flour blend ensures that the texture and taste are spot-on.
2. Healthier Ingredients: By substituting part of the sugar and fat with applesauce and pureed raisins, these muffins are lower in calories and fat, making them a guilt-free treat.
3. Perfect Sweetness: The natural sweetness from the applesauce and raisins means these muffins are perfectly sweet without being overpowering.

Gluten-Free Bran Muffins

Alina Eisenhauer

4.84 from 6 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 16 minutes mins

Resting Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 16 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American, English

Servings 12

Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 140 g raisins
• 250 g unsweetened applesauce
• 100 g eggs approximately 2 large eggs
• 56 g neutral oil I like avocado
• 30 g molasses
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 175 g gluten free oat bran
• 175 g 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
• 100 g maple sugar coconut sugar, or dark brown sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

 

• Prepare Raisins
• Pour 1 cup of hot water over the raisins and let them sit for 15 minutes to plump. Strain the water out. Divide into two equal portions.
• In a food processor or blender, combine the applesauce, sugar, molasses, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and half of the drained raisins. Blend until well combined. Alternatively, you can use a large bowl with an immersion (stick) blender.
• Add the oat bran and the remaining raisins to the blended mixture. Mix well and let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and fold in by hand until completely mixed.
• Evenly divide the batter between 12 paper-lined muffin cups. Let the filled muffin tin rest while the oven preheats, for 20-30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Bake the muffins in the preheated oven until they are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 to 18 minutes.
• Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Enjoy your gluten-free bran muffins as a healthy breakfast or snack. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg

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