Natural Bran Muffins

Start your day right with these wholesome and hearty Natural Bran Muffins—a perfect balance of nutrition and flavor that's sure to please! Made with nutrient-rich wheat bran, naturally sweetened with honey, and moistened with creamy buttermilk, these muffins are a guilt-free delight. Optional additions like raisins, chopped dates, or nuts add bursts of texture and natural sweetness, making them endlessly customizable. Quick to prep and ready in just 35 minutes, these healthy bran muffins are ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or an on-the-go treat. Packed with fiber and free of refined sugar, they’re as satisfying as they are nourishing. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and enjoy a simple, homemade way to fuel your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat bran
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup boiling water
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.33 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 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 lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes to allow the bran to soften.

Step 3

Add the buttermilk, melted butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the bran mixture. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters 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 muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1034.7 grams (1034.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2006

Total Fat 87.00g	112%
Saturated Fat 39.70g	199%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.10g
Cholesterol 376mg	125%
Sodium 2829mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 310.40g	113%
Dietary Fiber 71.90g	257%
Total Sugars 137.40g
Protein 57.20g	114%

Vitamin D 181IU	903%
Calcium 519mg	40%
Iron 21mg	119%
Potassium 3172mg	67%

*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: 34.7%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 55.1%