Best 4 Bran Muffins Not Your Grandmas Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy recipe for bran muffins that are far from your grandma's classic recipe? Look no further! These bran muffins are a delightful twist on the traditional recipe, offering a combination of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, wheat bran, and a hint of sweetness from honey, these muffins are a perfect balance of nutrition and indulgence. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option or a satisfying snack, these bran muffins are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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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

GRANDMA'S BRAN MUFFINS



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Again from my moms kitchen originaly. This makes a roasting pan full of mix, which then can be stored in fridge for up to 6 weeks weeks, and used as needed. I used to make this often when the kids were little, a warm tasty breakfast treat.

Provided by chez patty

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 50m

Yield 48 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups all-bran cereal
3 cups natural bran
2 cups raisins
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups brown sugar
1 quart buttermilk
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a large pan (roasting).
  • Blend sugar and wet ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix liquid into dry and blend together well.
  • Baking.
  • Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake 350 till done Stores in fridge x 6 weeks.
  • I am not sure exactly how many muffins this makes!
  • a lot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.5, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 325.7, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 15.6, Protein 3.6

HEALTHIER DEEP DARK OLD RECIPE BRAN MUFFINS



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Chopped raisins sweeten these dark, bran-packed muffins.

Provided by Tina B.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups wheat bran
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup molasses
2 ½ tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
½ cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk wheat bran, four, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Beat eggs in another bowl. Add yogurt, sugar, molasses, and applesauce to eggs; whisk until smooth. Stir bran mixture and chopped raisins into yogurt mixture until no dry lumps remain. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 255.7 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

GRANDMA'S REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS



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These are the moistest muffin I have ever had my grandma made them my whole life, they are nutritious and Delicious, Made with bran and bran flakes the buttermilk gives them the extra moistness, The mixture is made ahead and keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge excellent for Lunches or just to enjoy!

Provided by Kimberley Quinlan

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48 Muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup vegetable oil
1 quart buttermilk
3 tablespoons baking soda
1 tablespoon salt
5 cups flour
4 eggs
2 cups raisins
3 cups brown sugar
2 cups natural bran
2 cups boiling water
4 cups bran flakes

Steps:

  • Soak Bran in boiling water set aside.
  • Mix all remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl than add Bran mixture to it mix till all incorporated .
  • mixture must sit 24 hours in fridge before baking muffins this allows it to caramelize, this is an excellent make ahead recipe.
  • Bake at 350 till toothpick comes out clean.
  • let cool on rack and enjoy.
  • This mixture keeps in your fridge for up to 2 weeks and is excellent make your muffins as you need them and enjoy these nice moist fresh muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 442.5, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 18.9, Protein 3.4

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Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Ripeness of banana is the key to the sweetness and moisture. Overripe or greener bananas can affect the final taste of the muffins.
  • Add a bit of sour cream, buttermilk, or yogurt to the batter: This will tenderize the crumb and provide extra moisture to the muffins.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter develops the gluten, making the muffins tough and dry. Mix the batter until the ingredients are combined and no more.
  • Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full: Too much batter can cause the muffins to overflow and stick to the pan. Fill the muffin cups 2/3 full to ensure a perfect rise.
  • Preheat the oven before baking: Make sure the oven is preheated before you put the muffins in. This will help the muffins rise evenly.

Conclusion:

Using the tips and tricks mentioned above, you can easily make delicious bran muffins at home. With a soft and moist crumb, a sweet and tangy banana flavor, and a hint of cinnamon, these muffins are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So, put on your apron and start baking!

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