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Quick Ginger Bran Muffins





Total Time
25 mins

Make this batter early in the week, then scoop and cook a muffin every day for a healthy breakfast in a flash.

Quick Ginger Bran Muffins (0315)




Annabelle Breakey
 3/4 cup bran cereal (flakes or another shape)
 1/4 cup unprocessed bran
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 1 tablespoon honey
 1 tablespoon molasses
 1/2 cup milk
 1 large egg
 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
 1/8 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
 1/2 cup dried fruit such as raisins, cherries, or cranberries
  Cooking-oil spray
Step 1
1

Mix together both brans with 1/4 cup boiling water in a large bowl. Let cool. In a small bowl, combine oil, honey, molasses, milk, and egg, then stir into bran mixture. Add flour, baking soda, salt, spices, and dried fruit and stir until just combined.

Step 2
2

Spray a microwave-safe 1/2-cup bowl or ramekin with cooking spray and spoon in 1/4 cup batter. Microwave until muffin springs back when touched but isn't hard, about 45 seconds for a single muffin or 90 seconds for 4 muffins cooked together. Repeat with remaining batter.

Step 3
3

Make ahead: For batter, up to 4 days, chilled.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per muffin.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g5%

Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 28mg10%
Sodium 150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 24g9%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Protein 3.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.