Easy Bran Muffins

Start your morning right with these Easy Bran Muffins—a wholesome and delicious way to fuel your day! Made with nutrient-rich wheat bran and naturally sweetened with brown sugar, these muffins are moist, hearty, and incredibly simple to whip up in just 10 minutes of prep time. The buttermilk gives them a tender crumb, while optional add-ins like raisins and a hint of cinnamon provide a customizable touch of sweetness and warmth. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, these muffins bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes and can be enjoyed fresh or stored for later. Whether you're packing lunches or planning a weekend brunch, these fiber-packed muffins are sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat bran
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes to soften the bran.

Step 3

In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

Step 4

Add the egg, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the softened bran mixture. Mix well until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.

Step 6

If using raisins, gently fold them into the batter.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 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 in the tin 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	712.2 grams (712.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1817

Total Fat 72.30g	93%
Saturated Fat 14.90g	75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 37.40g
Cholesterol 246mg	82%
Sodium 3300mg	143%
Total Carbohydrate 285.40g	104%
Dietary Fiber 32.80g	117%
Total Sugars 134.20g
Protein 38.90g	78%

Vitamin D 181IU	903%
Calcium 494mg	38%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1988mg	42%

*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: 33.4%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 58.6%