Homemade Bran & Oat Muffins

Wholesome and hearty, these homemade muffins are packed with the goodness of bran flakes and quick oats. Lightly sweetened with brown sugar and applesauce, they make for a perfect breakfast or snack, reminiscent of a classic family recipe.

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.

   Time: 5 min
2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, powdered buttermilk, and brown sugar. Stir in the bran flakes cereal and quick oats until evenly combined.

   Time: 3 min
3. 3.

   In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the large egg. Add the unsweetened applesauce and water to the beaten egg and mix well.

   Time: 2 min
4. 4.

   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the well.

   Time: 1 min
5. 5.

   Stir the mixture gently with a spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are perfectly fine and result in tender muffins.

   Time: 2 min
6. 6.

   Divide the batter evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

   Time: 2 min
7. 7.

   Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.

   Time: 25 min
8. 8.

   Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

   Time: 5 min