Bran Muffins

Start your morning with these wholesome and hearty bran muffins, a delightful balance of nutrition and flavor perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. Made with both wheat bran and a blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flour, these muffins deliver a fiber-rich foundation enhanced by the natural sweetness of brown sugar and the creamy tang of buttermilk. Optional add-ins like raisins or chopped nuts elevate these muffins with bursts of chewy or crunchy texture to suit your preferences. Ready in under 35 minutes, this easy bran muffin recipe is soft, moist, and subtly sweet with a touch of vanilla—ideal for meal-prepping or enjoying fresh from the oven. Discover why these nutritious muffins are a staple in any baking repertoire, perfect to pair with your morning coffee or tea!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.66 cups Brown sugar, packed
• 0.33 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cups Raisins (optional)
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Stir until fully combined and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften the bran.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

Add the brown sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the softened bran mixture. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Gradually mix in the buttermilk, ensuring the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 6

Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure tender muffins.

Step 7

If using raisins or nuts, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 8

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Enjoy your wholesome bran muffins warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1174.9 grams (1174.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2809

Total Fat 125.70g	161%
Saturated Fat 51.90g	260%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.40g
Cholesterol 417mg	139%
Sodium 2876mg	125%
Total Carbohydrate 411.60g	150%
Dietary Fiber 56.30g	201%
Total Sugars 194.40g
Protein 62.30g	125%

Vitamin D 181IU	903%
Calcium 630mg	48%
Iron 23mg	127%
Potassium 2925mg	62%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 54.4%