Blueberry Bran Muffins

Well, apparently two days off from Vegan MoMuuuuu! is all I needed because this morning I made muffins. I have been noticing bran muffins showing up on other blogs recently and it occurred to me that I have never actually made bran muffins. I wasn't even sure where I might find bran in the grocery store.

So last night I checked out the bulk foods section of my grocery store and found a bag of wheat bran. Using this recipe (sort of) I made a half batch of muffins this morning for breakfast. These are definitely neighbor-worthy muffins. The only trouble is that there aren't enough left to take over to the neighbors. Yes, they are that good. If you are looking for a bran muffin recipe to try, try these. They are amazingly good. Here is my veganized version for a full batch:

Blueberry Bran Muffins
Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 cup non-dairy milk (I used unsweetened oat milk)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseeds
4 Tablespoons water
1/2 cup brown sugar (not packed)
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup blueberries (I used frozen)

Directions

1. Combine wheat bran and non-dairy milk in a small bowl.
2. While that is soaking, mix together the applesauce, flaxseeds, water, brown sugar, and vanilla.
3. Add in the bran mixture and mix together.
4. Add the dry ingredients until everything is combined.
5. Fold in the blueberries.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 19 minutes.

Yum yum yum, I think I will go have another muffin!