Super Moist & Delicious Bran Muffins (Guaranteed!)

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line muffin tin with liners or grease well.

In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, and applesauce. Stir in wheat bran and let soak for 10 minutes to soften.

In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and slightly frothy.

Add the egg mixture to the bran mixture and stir until just combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix!

Gently fold in your choice of raisins, walnuts, or dried cranberries (if using).

Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.