Perfect Bran Muffins

Submitted by Chef #174383

"Moist bran muffins with currants make a great breakfast or snack."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 10-12 muffins
• Serves: 10-12

ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1⁄2 cup canola oil
• 3⁄4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
• 1⁄3 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups wheat bran
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup currants

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl mix eggs, milk, oil, Splenda, molasses and vanilla. Stir in bran and let soak for 5 minutes to soften bran.
3. In another bowl blend flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
4. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and gently stir in currants. Be careful not to over mix batter.
5. Line a muffin tin with 10 to 12 wrappers, depending on how large you want the muffins. Divide batter between the wrappers and bake for 20 minutes.