Quick Ginger Bran Muffins
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
Make this batter early in the week, then scoop and cook a muffin every day for a healthy breakfast in a flash.
How to Make It
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.
Ingredients
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
Directions
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.
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