Pear Bran Muffins
Elevate your breakfast game with these wholesome and tender Pear Bran Muffins, a delightful fusion of hearty wheat bran and sweet, juicy pear. Packed with fiber and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these muffins are the perfect balance of nutritious and indulgent. A touch of brown sugar adds caramel-like sweetness, while optional add-ins like chopped nuts or dried cranberries provide a customizable boost of texture and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are an easy, one-bowl wonder that’s ideal for busy mornings or as a satisfying midday snack. Pair them with your favorite hot beverage for a cozy, delicious start to your day. Perfect for meal prep, they stay fresh for up to three days and are great for freezing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup wheat bran
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 medium (peeled, cored, and diced) ripe pear
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the muffin cups.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fold in the diced pear. If using nuts or dried fruit, gently fold these in as well.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.6 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 35.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 2947 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 321.5 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.9 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 161.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2603 mg | 55% | |
*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.
