Brown Sugar Bran Muffins
Packed with wholesome wheat bran and naturally sweetened with rich brown sugar, these Brown Sugar Bran Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat to kickstart your day! With a tender, moist crumb, this simple recipe combines the tangy flavor of buttermilk, a hint of warm cinnamon, and optional mix-ins like raisins or chopped nuts for a delightful bite of texture and sweetness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these high-fiber muffins are easy to prepare and make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or enjoy them plain—they’re satisfying either way! Perfect for meal prepping, these muffins can be stored at room temperature or frozen for a convenient, healthy option anytime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Wheat bran
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins or chopped dates (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the tin.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the bran to soften.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
To the bran and buttermilk mixture, add the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
If using raisins, chopped dates, or nuts, gently fold them into the batter.
Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2037 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 3286 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.9 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.4 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 142.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.1 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 529 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2509 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
