Brown Sugar Bran Muffins

Packed with wholesome wheat bran and naturally sweetened with rich brown sugar, these Brown Sugar Bran Muffins are the perfect guilt-free treat to kickstart your day! With a tender, moist crumb, this simple recipe combines the tangy flavor of buttermilk, a hint of warm cinnamon, and optional mix-ins like raisins or chopped nuts for a delightful bite of texture and sweetness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these high-fiber muffins are easy to prepare and make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Serve them warm with a pat of butter or enjoy them plain—they’re satisfying either way! Perfect for meal prepping, these muffins can be stored at room temperature or frozen for a convenient, healthy option anytime.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins or chopped dates (optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (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 tin.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the bran to soften.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 4

To the bran and buttermilk mixture, add the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let the muffins cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	764.2 grams (764.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2037

Total Fat 88.90g	114%
Saturated Fat 16.40g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38.00g
Cholesterol 246mg	82%
Sodium 3286mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 304.90g	111%
Dietary Fiber 48.40g	173%
Total Sugars 142.70g
Protein 48.10g	96%

Vitamin D 181IU	903%
Calcium 529mg	41%
Iron 19mg	108%
Potassium 2509mg	53%

*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: 36.2%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 55.1%