How to Make Hearty Whole Grain Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hearty whole grain muffins are a delicious and nutritious treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a mid-day snack. Packed with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, these muffins are a great way to start your day on the right foot. Plus, they are incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize them with your favorite fruits, nuts, and spices.

Made with a mix of whole grain flours, such as whole wheat, oat, and spelt, these muffins are heartier and more filling than your av...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • ¼ cup toasted wheat germ
  • ¼ cup wheat bran
  • 3 tablespoons uncooked farina hot cereal (such as Cream of Wheat®)
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 ¼ cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup bran cereal
  • 3 tablespoons raw sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, cover the raisins with water, and set aside to plump. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, dry milk powder, wheat bran, and farina cereal until thoroughly combined.
  • Drain water from the raisins. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, then mix in the drained raisins, applesauce, carrot, vegetable oil, and bran cereal. Pour the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture, and briefly mix just to moisten (do not overmix). Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full, and sprinkle each muffin with about 1/2 teaspoon of raw sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the muffins are set and the tops are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 254mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 90mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 202mg