Best 6 Best Ever Bran Muffins The Skinny Version Recipes

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If you're a health-conscious baker looking for a delicious and guilt-free treat, look no further than these skinny bran muffins. These muffins are not only incredibly flavorful but also packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, oats, and bran. With their moist, tender texture and slightly sweet flavor, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings without derailing your dietary goals. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack, these skinny bran muffins are a nutritious and satisfying choice that will keep you feeling full and energized throughout the day.

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SKINNY HERB-BRAN MUFFINS



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67% less sat fat • 100% less cholesterol than the original recipe. This savory quick bread-flavored with Parmesan cheese and snipped fresh herbs-is the perfect addition to a soup-and-salad meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Fiber One™ original cereal
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, dill, rosemary, thyme, sage, or chives
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen fat-free egg product, thawed
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, cereal, Parmesan cheese, sugar, herb, baking powder, and baking soda. Make a well in the center of flour mixture; set aside.
  • In a medium glass bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Let stand for 5 minutes to create sour milk. Whisk in egg product and oil. Add milk mixture all at once to flour mixture; stir just until moistened (batter should be lumpy).
  • Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each two-thirds full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove muffins from muffin cups. Serve warm.
  • Tip: Refrigerate extra muffins for another meal. To reheat, place a muffin on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) about 15 seconds or until warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 muffin, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

YUMMY BRAN MUFFINS



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Just because they're healthy, doesn't mean they can't taste delicious! A hint of chocolate and spice really makes these muffins great!

Provided by Chef Doctor Ruth

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups bran cereal (such as Kellogg's® All-Bran®)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Stir milk and lemon juice together in a bowl; let sit until milk curdles slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour bran cereal into milk mixture and let cereal soften, about 5 minutes more.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl. Beat brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in another bowl. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter is just-combined.
  • Stir bran cereal mixture into batter; fold in raisins. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set, 16 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 288 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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Having these muffins for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves pineapple, which makes these muffins moist...and delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 18 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped nuts, dates or raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Make a well in the center. Combine the egg, oil, molasses, buttermilk and pineapple with juice. Pour into well; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the nuts, dates or raisins. , Fill 18 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe is from my Aunt and is the best bran muffin recipe I have ever tasted. You can replace whole wheat flour for regular flour to lighten it up a bit. Enjoy!!

Provided by reimersl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 dozen muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups 100% bran
2 cups water
1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 item(s) eggs
1 cup molasses
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
4 cups buttermilk
4 cups bran flakes
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Boil the water. Place 100% Bran in a bowl and add boiling water - let soak.
  • In a very large bowl, mix sugar and margarine; add eggs & molasses.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda, & salt.
  • Add Bran flakes, 100% bran mixture and buttermilk - mix well.
  • Bake @ 400 C for 15 minutes.

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS: THE SKINNY VERSION



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I found this recipe in the Vancouver Sun's Five Star Food cookbook. The muffin is made skinny by slimming down the fat content with prune paste. Oddly enough, you can't taste the prunes!!!

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 2 1/2 doz

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup prune, paste (see below)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs, well beated
2 tablespoons molasses
2 3/4 cups flour
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup prune, pitted
6 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Prune Paste: In a food processor, combine prunes, water and vanilla; process to form a smooth paste. Store in the fridge if not being used immediately. Will keep for several days.
  • Muffins: In a large bowl, beat together prune paste and sugar. Beat in eggs and molasses.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, bran, baking powder and salt; stir in raisins. Stir soda into buttermilk; add to prune paste mixture alternately with flour mixture, stirring just until combined.
  • Spoon batter into greased muffin pans. Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes. Remove muffins from pan and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2210.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 221.3, Sodium 2328.2, Carbohydrate 514.5, Fiber 38, Sugar 290.9, Protein 44.9

CLASSIC BRAN MUFFINS



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A delicious source of fiber! My family have them almost every morning. Great healthy muffins! You may substitute dates for the raisins if you wish.

Provided by Janet Kalman Villada

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix together wheat bran and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Beat together oil, egg, sugar and vanilla and add to buttermilk/bran mixture. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture, until just blended. Fold in raisins and spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 262.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and oat bran to create a muffin that is both light and fluffy, yet still hearty and filling.
  • Add a touch of sweetness with honey or maple syrup, and a hint of spice with cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • Use mashed banana or applesauce to add moisture and natural sweetness to the muffins.
  • Fold in chopped nuts or dried fruit for added texture and flavor.
  • Bake the muffins in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store the muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze them for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These delicious and healthy bran muffins are a great way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. With their combination of wholesome ingredients and flavorful add-ins, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a healthier muffin option, give these Bran Muffins a try – you won't be disappointed!

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