Orange Bran Flax Muffins
Start your morning with a burst of citrusy goodness and wholesome nutrition with these Orange Bran Flax Muffins! Packed with fiber-rich wheat bran, ground flaxseed, and a refreshing hint of freshly grated orange zest, these muffins strike the perfect balance between healthy and delicious. Greek yogurt and honey add a natural sweetness and moist texture, while a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice enhances the citrus flavor. Optional chopped walnuts provide a satisfying crunch, making these muffins a versatile choice for breakfast or a midday snack. Ready in under 20 minutes, they’re the perfect make-ahead option to fuel your day. Plus, they're freezer-friendly, so you can enjoy the goodness anytime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Wheat bran
- 0.5 cups Ground flaxseed
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest (from 1 large orange)
- 0.75 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 2 items Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, ground flaxseed, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest. Whisk the dry ingredients together until evenly combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, Greek yogurt, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth and well blended.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet mixture into the bowl. Gently mix until just combined—avoid overmixing as it can make the muffins tough.
If using chopped walnuts, fold them into the batter gently.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake the muffins 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 in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your Orange Bran Flax Muffins warm or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.1 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 384 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 3987 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 298.9 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.3 g | 194% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.8 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 21.8 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 2414 mg | 51% | |
*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.
