Easy Bran Muffins
Start your morning right with these Easy Bran Muffins—a wholesome and delicious way to fuel your day! Made with nutrient-rich wheat bran and naturally sweetened with brown sugar, these muffins are moist, hearty, and incredibly simple to whip up in just 10 minutes of prep time. The buttermilk gives them a tender crumb, while optional add-ins like raisins and a hint of cinnamon provide a customizable touch of sweetness and warmth. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these muffins bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes and can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later. Whether you're packing lunches or planning a weekend brunch, these fiber-packed muffins are sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Wheat bran
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to soften the bran.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
Add the egg, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the softened bran mixture. Mix well until fully combined.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.
If using raisins, gently fold them into the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 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 in the tin 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 |
1817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 37.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 3300 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.4 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.2 g | ||
| Protein | 38.9 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1988 mg | 42% | |
*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.
