Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins

Start your day with a healthy, satisfying treat by baking these Magic Meltdown Bran Muffins! Packed with fiber-rich wheat bran, hearty whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with brown sugar and chopped dates or raisins, these muffins are a guilt-free way to tackle hunger cravings. The recipe combines simple pantry staples like melted butter, buttermilk, and a hint of cinnamon for a moist, tender texture and irresistible aroma. Customize your batch with optional chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make muffins are perfect for breakfast, snack time, or as a wholesome grab-and-go option. Best of all, they’re freezer-friendly, ensuring you’ll always have a quick, nutritious treat on hand!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Chopped dates or raisins
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Stir and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to hydrate the bran.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the vanilla extract and buttermilk.

Step 5

Add the hydrated bran mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.

Step 6

Gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly thick.

Step 7

Gently fold in the chopped dates or raisins and walnuts, if using.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 9

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

Step 10

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

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1278.1 grams (1278.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3194

Total Fat 159.90g	205%
Saturated Fat 73.50g	368%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.50g
Cholesterol 657mg	219%
Sodium 3527mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 423.90g	154%
Dietary Fiber 60.50g	216%
Total Sugars 215.60g
Protein 68.10g	136%

Vitamin D 209IU	1045%
Calcium 686mg	53%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 2960mg	63%

*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: 42.2%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 49.8%