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Blueberry bran muffins recipe

Blueberry bran muffins recipe

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In partnership with Diabetes UK

Bursting with anti-oxidant-packed blueberries, this light and moist bake is a healthier alternative to a traditional blueberry muffin and perfect for a lunchbox or snack. See method

  • Serves 6
  • 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
  • 167 calories / serving
  • Freezable
  • Healthy

Ingredients

  • 50g oat bran
  • 100ml semi-skimmed milk
  • 1 medium egg
  • 75g light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 50g plain flour
  • 50g wholemeal flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 100g blueberries

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    705kj
    167kcal     8%

  • Fat

    2g 3%

  • Saturates

    1g 3%

  • Sugars

    15g 16%

  • Salt

    0.4g 7%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 29.9g Protein 5.1g Fibre 2.7g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 5, 190°C, fan 170°C. Line a muffin tin with 6 muffin cases.

  2. Mix together the oat bran and milk, then allow to stand for 10 mins.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together the egg, all but 1 tbsp of the brown sugar and the vanilla extract. Beat in the bran mixture.

  4. Sift together the plain and wholemeal flours, baking soda and baking powder. Stir into the bran mixture until just blended, then gently fold in the blueberries.

  5. Divide the mixture between the muffin cases and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.

  6. Bake for 15-20 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool before serving.

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