BIG BATCH BRAN MUFFINS

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Moist, healthy and delicious bran muffins - makes a HUGE batch of batter perfect for customizing and baking for the office, or freezing for fresh-baked taste anytime!

Provided by YummySmellsca

Categories     Quick Breads

Time P1DT30m

Yield 45 muffins, 45 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 cups wheat bran
1/4 cup ground flax seed
5 cups buttermilk
2 1/2 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup Truvia, brown sugar baking blend (or 1 cup light brown sugar)
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 tablespoon salt
3 cups flour
2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda
1 1/2 cups chopped dried fruit (I used cherries and apricots)
1 cup granola cereal (optional, I used Flax Plus® Pumpkin Flax Granola)
raw sugar, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine bran, flaxseed, buttermilk, sour cream, oil, syrup, extracts and spices. Cover and let sit overnight in the fridge.
  • Stir in the sugars and salt until well blended.
  • Gently mix in the flours and baking soda, then fold in the dried fruit and granola (if using).
  • Use immediately or portion into lined muffin cups (fill ¾ of the way full), top as desired and freeze up to 6 months. (You can also store the batter, covered, in the fridge up to 1 month).
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake for 30 minutes (fresh) or 35-40 minutes (frozen).

Evan Smith
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I've been making these muffins for years, and they're always a favorite. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack.


Ceriyah Scarlett
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These muffins are a great way to start the day. They're filling and satisfying, and they give me a boost of energy.


ROMAN HASAN
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I love these muffins! They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Martin Henry Jusu
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These muffins are so good! They're moist and fluffy, and the bran gives them a nice nutty flavor. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.