Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins

Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins

16 servings
These delicious Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins are moist, tender, studded with sweet chunks of apple and laced with cinnamon. They rise up with high-domed tops and come together quickly with one bowl and no mixer!

Ingredients

  • mild-flavored oil sunflower

    grapeseed, canola, corn, vegetable, or avocado oils will all work

    ½ c
  • brown sugar
    ½ c
  • eggs
    3
  • molasses
    ¼ c
  • buttermilk
    1 ½ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • wheat bran
    2 c
  • whole wheat flour
    1 c
  • all-purpose flour
    ⅝ c
  • medium-large unpeeled apple)

    cored and cut in ¼-inch dice (about 1½ cups diced apple

    1
  • honey
    1 tbsp
  • butter
    1 tbsp

Directions

For the muffins:

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400˚F (204˚C). Spray 16 muffin cups with non-stick spray (Or see tip above for making a small loaf of bread in addition to 12 muffins.)

  2. 2

    Whisk together oil, sugar and eggs in a large bowl until well blended. Add molasses, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt over the top of the egg mixture. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Add the wheat bran, whole wheat and all-purpose flours. Stir just until all of the flour mixture is incorporated (do not overmix). Add apples and stir to combine.

  5. 5

    Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins, filling almost to the top. Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm to touch and a tester comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Allow to sit in muffin tin for 5 minutes, then remove to a cool rack.

For the glaze:

  1. 1

    Combine butter and honey in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel and cook in the microwave on high power for 20-30 seconds until the butter is melted. Stir well with a fork to combine. Brush mixture over the top surface of warm muffins.

  2. 2

    Serve warm or allow the muffins to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Freeze for longer storage.

Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins

Honey-Glazed Apple Bran Muffins

30 min16 servings205 cal

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