By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 12
121 cal · 31 min
Oat Bran Muffins
Recipe GLPRacf6f9b5949863
Wholesome oat bran muffins made with fresh fruit and whole grains. These tender, lightly sweetened muffins combine oat bran with banana and applesauce for natural moisture and flavor, enriched with orange juice and dried fruit. Perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, and easy to freeze for later.
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Ingredients
2 1/4 cups oat bran
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 large egg
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
3/4 cup non-fat skim milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 medium banana, mashed
2 tablespoons raisins or other dried fruit
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oat bran, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Stir until evenly blended.
In a separate bowl, crack the egg and whisk together with the orange juice, skim milk, and canola oil until well combined.
In a small bowl, mash the banana and stir in the unsweetened applesauce and raisins until evenly mixed.
Add the fruit mixture to the dry ingredients and fold together gently.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the batter comes together and is evenly moistened. Do not overmix.
Coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Let the muffins cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto a wire cooling rack.
Allow the muffins to cool completely on the rack. Once cooled, place them in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month if desired.
Comments
Oat bran muffins work well in Charlotte because every ingredient is stocked at standard chains—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart all carry oat bran and applesauce reliably. Cost per serving runs about $0.50–$0.65, driven mainly by the banana and applesauce, which is genuinely cheap for a bakery item. The stated 31 minutes is honest if you allow 5–8 minutes for mixing and 20–22 for baking plus cooling, though many cooks skip cooling time and eat them warm. These reheat poorly—muffins dry out significantly by the next day—which matters for weeknight meal planning, and they need no active attention once battered, making them friendly for a busy household.
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