FRUIT & SEED BRAN MUFFINS

By Peggie

Packed with tasty fruit and good-for-you seeds, this all-bran muffin is a great start to the day or perfect as an on-the-go snack.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup wheat bran
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped Medjool dates
• 1/3 cup pepitas
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Details

Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Mist 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
In bowl, stir together wheat bran, buttermilk and baking soda; let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine cranberries, dates, pepitas and sunflower seeds; reserve 1/2 cup in small bowl. Add flour, baking powder and salt to remaining fruit mixture; stir to combine.
In bowl, whisk together egg, oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, orange zest and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into wheat bran mixture; stir into flour mixture just until combined.
Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup fruit mixture over top. Bake until tops are golden brown and cake tester inserted in centres comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool completely.