Applesauce Bran Muffins

• all-bran cereal (All-Bran or 100% Bran)↗2 cups
• milk↗3⁄4 cup
• unsweetened applesauce↗1⁄2 cup
• dark molasses↗1⁄2 cup
• vegetable oil↗1⁄3 cup
• large eggs↗2
• unbleached all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• raisins↗1 cup
• chopped peeled apple1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, add the bran cereal, milk, applesauce, molasses, oil, and eggs; whisk together to combine.

2. 2

   Let stand for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine.

4. 4

   Add in the raisins and apple; toss to coat.

5. 5

   Add the bran mixture to the flour mixture; fold in until dry ingredients are just moistened; do not overmix.

6. 6

   Spray muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.

7. 7

   Pour batter evenly into muffin cups.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20-22 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.

9. 9

   Cool on a wire rack before removing from the pan.