Cherry-Pecan Bran Muffins

Makes 16 muffins
Time 45 min
Cherry-Pecan Bran Muffins

Toasting the wheat bran and pecans brings out their rich flavors in these hearty muffins.

Special Diets:

VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2 cupswheat bran
    1 cupchopped pecans
    1 cupraisins
    1 containerplain nonfat yogurt
    1/2 cuppure maple syrup
    1/4 cupcanola oil
    6 tablespoonsunsweetened applesauce
    1egg
    3/4 cupwhole wheat pastry flour
    1 teaspoonbaking powder
    1 teaspoonbaking soda
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 cupdried cherries

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Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F. 


Oil 16 muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. 


Spread bran and pecans on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through. 


Meanwhile, put raisins and 1/2 cup water in a small pot, cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. 


Transfer raisins to a blender. 


Add 3/4 cup water, yogurt, syrup, oil, applesauce and egg and blend until smooth.


In a large bowl, mix together toasted bran and pecans, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cherries. 


Pour liquid ingredients from the blender over dry ingredients and stir until just combined. 


Scoop batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out free of crumbs. 


Remove from oven and cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

1 muffin

Calories

210

Total Fat

9g

Saturated Fat

1g

Cholesterol

15mg

Sodium

180mg

Total Carbohydrate

33g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

17g

Protein

4g

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