Vegan Raisin Bran Muffins

• natural bran1 cup
• oat bran1⁄2 cup
• whole wheat flour↗1 cup
• sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• baking powder↗1 tablespoon
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• raisins↗1⁄2 cup
• boiling water1 cup
• walnut pieces (optional)↗1⁄2 cup
• ground flax seeds (optional)↗1⁄4 cup
• egg substitute1 tablespoon
• soymilk↗1⁄4 cup
• applesauce↗1⁄4 cup
• molasses↗1⁄4 cup
• cup soymilk↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the raisins in the boiling water to soak. Set aside.

2. 2

   Mix together the bran, flour sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and walnuts and flax seeds (if using) in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Mix the egg replacer with the 1/4 cup of soy milk. Using a food processor (especially a mini one) at this point is handy but not necessary. Add the apple sauce and molasses and mix well.

4. 4

   Using a sieve, strain the raisins and reserve the water.

5. 5

   Coat the raisins with some flour.

6. 6

   Pour all the wet ingredients (soy milk, applesauce/molasses mixture and raisin water &c.) into the dry ingredients and mix.

7. 7

   Add the raisins.

8. 8

   Mix the batter together and let stand while the oven heats up.

9. 9

   Line 12 muffin tins with paper muffin cups or spray with non-stick spray.

10. 10

    Heat the oven to 400 F and bake for 15-20. The muffins are ready when  ​  ​       ​   ​   ​  ...   …  ...    …  …  …  …  …  …  …  …  …