Vegan Blueberry Bran Muffins
Author:Simple & delicious Vegan Blueberry Bran Muffins that are packed full of healthy ingredients. Only 152 calories each, whole grain, oil & refined-sugar free. Perfect for breakfast, snacks & lunch boxes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (230 grams) spelt flour , or wholewheat flour, weighed
- 1 cup (58 grams) wheat bran , or oat bran
- ½ cup (50 grams) rolled or old fashioned oats
- ½ cup (90 grams) coconut sugar , or brown or cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda , (bicarb in the UK)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1¼ cups + 1 tablespoon (315 ml) non-dairy milk
- ½ cup (125 grams) unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar , or lemon juice
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh or frozen blueberries , (don't defrost if frozen)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a 12 hole muffin pan with muffin liners.
- To a large bowl add the flour, wheat bran, oats, sugar, flax, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk/mix together to combine.
- Make a well in the centre and add the milk, applesauce and vinegar. Mix together to form a thick batter.
- Add the blueberries and stir until evenly distributed.
- Spoon evenly between the muffin liners and bake for around 18 to 20 minutes or until a tooth pick / skewer can be inserted into the middle and come out almost clean.
- Remove from the oven, leave in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on a wire rack.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1muffin | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg
