Molasses Bran Muffins

As far as healthy things go, these little guys really take the cake in terms of breakfast muffins. They get a great amount of sweetness from the molasses, applesauce and raisins but have no added sugar or oil. I halved the recipe since which made the perfect amount of muffins for the rest of the weekend. I had some chocolate covered walnuts leftover from some baking the other night, which fed into my unending need for chocolate. But even with the added decadence, it’s still a breakfast/late morning snack to feel good about.

Moist Molasses Bran Muffins

1 cup Wheat Bran

1½ cups Whole Wheat Flour

½ cup Quick Cook Oats

¼ cup Golden Raisins

¼ cup Raisins

1 tsp. Baking Powder

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 cup Milk

½ cup Molasses

3 Tbsp. Honey

¾ cup Applesauce

¼ cup chopped Walnuts

2 Eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 400F

Combine the wheat bran, flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda in a medium bowl, stir in the raisins and nuts

In a separate bowl, blend the milk, molasses, honey, applesauce and eggs

Divide into muffin tin and bake for 12-15 minutes, makes 16 muffins

Enjoy right out of the oven with a nice cold glass of milk!