Apple-Raisin Bran Muffins

By Hklbrries

Good with Cinnamon-Honey Butter (recipe in collection).

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup wheat bran
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup safflower oil
• 1 tbsp grated orange rind
• 1 cup finely chopped apple
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Oil enough cups in muffin tins for 24 muffins or line the cups with paper baking cups.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, bran, wheat germ, baking soda, and nutmeg.

In a medium-size bowl, combine orange juice, buttermilk or yogurt, egg, molasses, syrup, and oil. Stir into the dry ingredients; blend well.

Stir in orange rind, apple, raisins, and sunflower seeds. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin tins to 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with Cinnamon-Honey Butter (recipe in collection).