My Best Bran Muffins
Discover the ultimate recipe for moist and hearty bran muffins with *My Best Bran Muffins*! These wholesome treats are made with nutrient-packed wheat bran and spiced with warm cinnamon, perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. The combination of melted butter and brown sugar adds a subtle richness, while optional mix-ins like raisins and chopped walnuts offer delightful bursts of flavor and texture. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, these muffins are as simple as they are satisfying. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or enjoy them on the go—either way, they're sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for meal prep and packed with fiber, this bran muffin recipe is your golden ticket to starting the day right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Wheat bran
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
In a medium bowl, combine the wheat bran and milk. Stir, and let it sit for about 5 minutes to soften.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the soaked bran mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the raisins and walnuts, if using.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 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 muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2832 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.7 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.4 g | 367% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 660 mg | 220% | |
| Sodium | 3453 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.3 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.4 g | 180% | |
| Total Sugars | 162.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.8 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 2754 mg | 59% | |
*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.
