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High-Fiber Seeded Bran Muffins (Oat Bran Muffins)

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These high-fiber seeded bran muffins are moist, hearty, and naturally sweetened, packed with oat bran, flaxseed, seeds, nuts, and apple. They’re an ideal make-ahead breakfast or snack that supports digestive health with about 10g of fiber per muffin.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 6 jumbo muffins
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oat bran
  • ¼ cup flaxseed meal (ground flax seeds)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 cup buttermilk (low fat or regular)
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large apple, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place the rack in the middle. Line or grease a 6-well jumbo muffin tin.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together oat bran, flaxseed meal, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in chopped walnuts and sunflower seeds.
  3. In another bowl, mix maple syrup, buttermilk, egg, olive oil, applesauce, and chopped apple.
  4. Combine wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently until well incorporated.
  5. Divide batter evenly among the muffin wells, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle oats on top if desired.
  6. Bake for 15–17 minutes, or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully.

Notes

  • Use pumpkin seeds or pecans instead of sunflower seeds or walnuts for variation.
  • To make dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with plant milk and use 1½ tsp baking powder instead of baking soda.
  • Replace chopped apple with mashed banana for a different flavor and texture.
  • Add lemon zest, blueberries, or dried fruit for more variety.
  • Muffins freeze well for up to 3 months; reheat as needed.

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