For the best results, use a chunky applesauce with some texture. You could added a couple Tablespoons of finely chopped nuts if desired. Just fold them in after the wet and dry ingredients are combined. I'd also recommend adding 1 teaspoon cinnamon or 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or both) in with the dry ingredients and 1 or 2 teaspoons of vanilla in with the wet ingredients. Raisin Bran has its own unique flavor that comes through in these muffins, but why not improve on a good thing. (Photos: MrBreakfast.com 2014)





How To Make Raisin Bran Applesauce Muffins

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Prepare 12 muffin cups with a light coating of cooking spray or muffin papers.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

In a medium bowl, mix the cereal with the milk. Let stand two or three minutes until somewhat soggy. Add the egg, applesauce, sugar and melted butter (or margarine). Stir until well combined.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.

Dollop the batter into the prepared muffin cups - filling each 2/3 full.

Place muffin tin in the center of the oven. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.






You can use other Raisin Bran type cereals. It's a fun recipe to experiment with.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank Bennett for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 4 (out of 5)

Based on 8 votes.

From Gordy

Rating (out of 5):

I did not have brown sugar. I added vanilla and cinnamon. They were okay.

Comment submitted: 4/15/2018 (#20550)



From reggie g.

Rating (out of 5):

This has been my favorite healthy recipe for many years. I always improvise a little!

Comment submitted: 1/17/2018 (#20504)



From BrenZ

Rating (out of 5):

I made these this morning. My husband and I enjoyed them. Used the cinnamon and vanilla. They were excellent plus moist.

Comment submitted: 8/20/2017 (#20385)



From Grandma#1

Rating (out of 5):

Instead of Raisin Bran (which I have always loved), I used Kellogg's Origins fruit and nut blend and substituted half and half for the milk because that is all I had. Other than that, I followed the recipe as written - quick and easy and and half because that is what I had - wow yummy moist muffins - didn't take quite 20 minutes.

Comment submitted: 8/8/2016 (#20017)



From IanH

Rating (out of 5):

This recipe is exactly like Dr. Oz recipe excluding the sugar on top. I added cinnamon. It was a little moist but I just adjusted cooking time.

Comment submitted: 3/31/2012 (#13736)



From Mimi

Rating (out of 5):

Excellent muffins. I could have eaten all of them alone, but I was good and shared with my husband.

Comment submitted: 1/23/2010 (#9519)



From JavaDiva

Rating (out of 5):

Wow!I made these but changed it a little, I added 1tsp. cinnamon, 1/2c. wheat germ, instead of the applesauce I used 3/4c. crushed pineapple and only used half the amount of brown sugar and for the other half molasses, and they turned out SO good,and really moist, they're healthy and even the kids loved them!!

Comment submitted: 3/24/2009 (#7831)



From darann

Rating (out of 5):

The only thing I did different was use fat free milk because that was all I had. This recipe make a very tasty moist muffin. Everyone who had one asked for more. Tks Darlene

Comment submitted: 1/29/2008 (#4512)

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