Bake Fig Bran Muffins For a Healthy Breakfast
by Adrianna Adarme on Aug 22, 2013
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People hardly ever yearn for a bran muffin. It's usually the responsible choice when selecting breakfast from coffee shop cases, especially when the beautiful marble loaf or almond-speckled croissant is singing a buttery siren song. But when done correctly, a bran muffin can be moist, hearty and even provide some energy for your hectic day.
Like most people, I've had bad experiences with bran muffins. They're usually too dense and dry for my taste. This recipe is the opposite of that.
The orange zest, wildflower and fig jam all add some interesting flavor notes to an otherwise traditional bran muffin. While unique and flavorful, these aren't overly sweet--this is no cupcake! But they are tasty with texture (thanks to the chopped pistachios) and the sliced figs on top add a nice seasonal sweetness. They're the perfect thing to bake up at the beginning of the week for a quick grab-n-go breakfast.
Adrianna Adarme is a food blogger and author living in Los Angeles, California. She writes the blog A Cozy Kitchen, where she shares comforting, everyday recipes from her kitchen. She recently authored her first cookbook, PANCAKES: 72 Sweet and Savory Recipes for the Perfect Stack. She's a lover of breakfast, pie (and sometimes even pie for breakfast), corgis and cute things. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.