Mighty Muffin Bites

Nutty, wholesome mini muffins loaded with bran, ground flax, cranberries, and walnuts, offering a soft, flavorful bite-sized treat that’s perfect for breakfast or snacking.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

4 dozen mini muffins

Ingredients

1½ cups bran flakes cereal

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup whole wheat flour

½ cup ground flax seed

¾ cup + 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup low-fat buttermilk

¼ cup canola oil

2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the first ten ingredients. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, applesauce and vanilla; gently stir into dry ingredients just until moistened, taking care not to overmix.
Gently stir in cranberries and walnuts. Spray mini muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray; spoon batter into tins until almost full.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven about 12 minutes. Remove from oven; allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes. Gently loosen and remove muffins; cool on a wire rack.
To store, place muffins in resealable freezer bags or freezer containers. Freeze up to one month.