Molasses Wheat Bran Raisin Muffins with Pureed Fruit
Wholesome breakfast muffins featuring wheat bran for fiber and nutrition, sweetened with molasses and sugar for deep caramel notes. Raisins are simmered and pureed to create natural sweetness throughout the tender crumb. The dark, moist texture makes these perfect for morning meals or afternoon snacks. Canola oil keeps them light while bran adds hearty substance and nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line 12 muffin cups with paper liners
- 2
Combine raisins and water in small saucepan and bring to boil
- 3
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to soften raisins
- 4
Puree the raisins in blender and set aside
- 5
Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and bran in medium bowl
- 6
Whisk together oil, molasses, sugar, egg, and raisin mixture in mixing bowl
- 7
Add flour mixture to sugar mixture until blended
- 8
Scoop batter into muffin cups
- 9
Bake for 20 minutes or until muffins spring back when lightly touched
- 10
Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving
Tips
Use scant measurements for molasses and sugar as noted to prevent overly sweet muffins
Puree raisins completely for even distribution and natural sweetening throughout batter
Cool muffins at least 10 minutes to prevent crumbling when removing from pan
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for 1 week
Batter can be made night before and refrigerated, add 2-3 extra minutes baking time
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with butter or cream cheese
Common Mistakes
Do not overmix batter to avoid tough muffins
Do not skip cooling time to avoid crumbly texture when removing
Substitutions
FAQ
Can I make these without pureeing the raisins?
Yes, but the sweetness will be less evenly distributed and you may get pockets of concentrated raisin flavor rather than the integrated taste.
What if I don't have wheat bran?
You can substitute with oat bran in equal amounts, or use additional flour though the nutrition and fiber content will be reduced.
How long do these muffins keep fresh?
They stay fresh at room temperature for 3 days when stored in an airtight container, or up to 1 week refrigerated.