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Moist high-fiber muffins with visible oats, bran and apple pieces, one split to show a tender whole-grain crumb.; title text reads High-Fiber Muffin Recipe
Good Fork Daily Editorial Kitchen

High-Fiber Muffin Recipe

A moist high-fiber muffin with oats, bran, apple and flax, designed to avoid a dry heavy crumb.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 120 grams
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 cup diced apple

Equipment

  • 12-cup muffin pan
  • Paper liners
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Mix bran, oats, flax and milk; rest 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oven to 375°F and line 12 cups.
  3. Whisk flour, leaveners and salt.
  4. Whisk eggs, maple and oil into soaked mixture.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients and apple.
  6. Divide and bake 18 to 22 minutes until springy; cool fully.

Notes

  • Read relevant ingredient labels and the manual for any appliance used.
  • Begin checking at the early end of the time range.
  • The FDA Nutrition Facts reference uses 28 grams as the Daily Value for dietary fiber on a 2,000-calorie diet; the recipe nutrition is an estimate, not laboratory analysis.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.