Feather Light Bran Muffins
Start your morning on a nourishing note with these Feather Light Bran Muffins—soft, fluffy, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with the perfect blend of wheat bran and buttermilk, these muffins are a delightful way to incorporate fiber into your day without sacrificing flavor. A hint of vanilla and brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, while optional raisins elevate each bite with bursts of natural fruitiness. Quick to whip up in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe yields a dozen perfectly golden muffins that are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a grab-and-go snack. Whether served warm out of the oven or at room temperature, these healthy bran muffins are a satisfying, low-effort treat the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Wheat bran
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
In a medium bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes to soften the bran.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Add the brown sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the softened bran mixture. Stir until smoothly combined.
Gradually fold the wet bran mixture into the dry flour mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should remain lumpy.
If using raisins, gently fold them into the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the soft, fluffy texture of these wholesome muffins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 246 mg | 82% | |
| Sodium | 2718 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.8 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.0 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.0 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 526 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2373 mg | 50% | |
*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.
