Wholesome Gluten-Free Bran Muffins (Oat Bran)

It's possible to enjoy a fluffy, moist oat bran muffin also gluten-free diet! How? Swap out oat bran and ground flaxseed for a rustic, wholesome taste, while applesauce and a touch of molasses yields a moist, tender bakery-style crumb. If you've missed this classic breakfast treat, then gluten-free bran muffins are guaranteed to hit the spot.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Rest 10

Total Time 35

Servings 1 muffin

Author Melissa Erdelac

Ingredients

1½ cup (160 g) oat bran gluten-free certified
1 cup (142 g) all-purpose gluten-free flour I use and recommend Cup4Cup
½ cup (70 g) ground flaxseed
½ cup (117 g) packed dark brown sugar can sub light
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (245 g) unsweetened applesauce
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup (55 g) oil any preferred
2 tablespoons (40 g) molasses can sub honey
(optional) coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line or grease 12 muffin cups.
Whisk together the oat bran, flour, ground flaxseed, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add the applesauce, eggs, vanilla, oil and molasses. Stir until well blended.
1½ cup oat bran , 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour, ½ cup ground flaxseed, ½ cup packed dark brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ¼ cup oil , 2 tablespoons molasses
Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling to almost to the top. Let stand for 10 minutes to give time for liquid to saturate the GF starches. If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar.
(optional) coarse sugar
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of muffins comes out clean, about 20-22 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan and then turn onto a wire rack to cool.

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