Mom’s Branberry Muffins

Crunchy on top, soft and warm inside, packed with fruit and fiber and goodness, these just might be the best branberry muffins to start your day. I use frozen blueberries and raisins, so they can be made any time of year. A big hit with the whole family. Thanks Mom for the recipe!

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Ingredients

3/4 cup flour (white or whole wheat)
3/4 cup bran
1/2 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp orange rind, grated or finely chopped
1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup raisins
1 egg
3/4 cup soymilk with 3/4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil

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Directions

In a large bowl, mix the flour, bran, wheat germ, brown sugar, baking soda and salt together. In a separate bowl, mix the orange rind, blueberries, raisins, egg, soymilk (pre-mixed with the vinegar) and canola oil. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.

Spoon the batter evenly into about 12 muffin cups. Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes, until they’re golden brown on top and a chopstick inserted into the middle of the tallest muffin comes out clean.

Serve warm and enjoy straight up or topped with your favorite spreads: butter, jam, peanut butter, honey, coconut butter, agave, etc.