Yield: 17 muffins (3 tablespoons of batter each)
Bran Muffins
Bran Muffins are a tasty and healthy way to start your day or snack on throughout the day. They are deliciously served warm with butter (or vegan butter) or with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Makes 17 muffins.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup Canola oil (or same amount vegetable oil)
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or other chopped dried fruit, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Line a muffin tin with paper muffin/cupcake liners or grease with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the bran and buttermilk (see notes on how to make buttermilk, if you don't have it). Allow it to stand for 10 minutes.
- In another small-medium mixing bowl, mix together the egg, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract and then add to the bran-buttermilk mixture.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the bran mixture until just mixed. If adding raisins or dried fruit, add now by folding into the batter.
- Using a 3 tablespoon cookie school (or 1/4 cup measure), into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. When they are done, insert a toothpick, in the center and it should come out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Please note, when allowing them to cool, put them on a wire rack right away because they will continue to cook and possibly dry out if they are left in the muffin tin.
- Storage: These bran muffins can be frozen in an air-tight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
17Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 134Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 3gSugar: 12gProtein: 3g