Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins
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Recipe: Pomegranate Chocolate Chip Bran Muffins
I love the idea of bran muffins. The idea, but not the reality. You see, bakers today seem to think that adding an extra cupful of sugar will make the bran more palatable- when in reality, they're ruining any health benefits their customers may have obtained from a normally healthy food.
So, in order to reduce sugar and remove fat (aside from the 1 egg in the recipe) from my bran muffins, I came up with this recipe for pomegranate bran muffins. The chocolate chips are just because I like them. :-)
So, in order to reduce sugar and remove fat (aside from the 1 egg in the recipe) from my bran muffins, I came up with this recipe for pomegranate bran muffins. The chocolate chips are just because I like them. :-)
The Ingredients
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees1 1/2 C. Wheat Bran
1 C. Buttermilk (or 1 C milk with 1 TBS lemon juice)
1/3-1/2 C. Mott's Plus Sauce Pomegranate
1 Egg
2/3 C. Brown Sugar (lightly measured- not packed)
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 C. All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4-1/2 C. Chocolate Chips
“Chocolate chips are not strictly necessary, but they bring out the berry flavor of the pomegranate.”
The Directions
In a medium bowl, mix wheat bran and buttermilk (or soured milk) and let sit for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, beat pomegranate sauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla until well blended. Add mixture to the bran mixture.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix all till just blended.
Fold in chocolate chips, then spoon mixture into muffin tins.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
Makes 1 dozen bran muffins
In another bowl, beat pomegranate sauce, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla until well blended. Add mixture to the bran mixture.
Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix all till just blended.
Fold in chocolate chips, then spoon mixture into muffin tins.
Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes.
Makes 1 dozen bran muffins
Tips & Facts
>> Any other sauce (apple sauce, strawberry sauce,etc) can be used, but try to get unsweetened and all natural if possible. The fewer ingredients listed, the better the results.
>> Research has shown that despite the many health benefits of pomegranate it may interact with certain medications. The small amount that's in each muffin shouldn't be an issue, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.
>> Wheat bran isn't just good for your lower regions. Studies show that eating wheat bran can reduce blood estrogen levels, thereby reducing the risk of breast cancer in women.
>> Research has shown that despite the many health benefits of pomegranate it may interact with certain medications. The small amount that's in each muffin shouldn't be an issue, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any concerns.
>> Wheat bran isn't just good for your lower regions. Studies show that eating wheat bran can reduce blood estrogen levels, thereby reducing the risk of breast cancer in women.
Don't Be Alarmed
While the pomegranate sauce is a bright reddish purple alone, when mixed with the brown sugar it takes on a greenish tone. The muffins will still taste wonderful, they'll just be slightly green.
My Healthy Recipes
- Easy Salmon Or Tuna Cakes
- Quick and easy fish patties that can be made with either canned salmon or canned tuna.
- Easy Stovetop Millet Casserole
- An easy and healthy dish that can be served as a side or as a main meal.
- Easy Stovetop Meatloaf (With Fiber!)
- A quick and healthy version of the traditional meatloaf.
- Oven Roasted Baby Carrots
- So tasty. So easy. Goes with everything (almost).
- Curry Chicken Wraps
- Delicious and healthy! Complete with alternative ingredients and methods of serving.
- Pumpkin Spice Bran Muffins
- A spicy alternative to the traditional bran muffin.
- Peanut Butter Mocha Oatmeal Cookies
- I used to call these Espresso Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies, but that just confused people.
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Other Bran Muffin Recipes
- Mott's Apple Bran Muffins
- Personally, I don't think these look as good as my muffins. But then, I am a little biased.
- Classic Bran Muffins
- The recipe that my recipe is based on.
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