Chocolate bran muffins are a delicious and healthy breakfast option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their moist and fluffy texture, chocolatey flavor, and the added benefits of bran, these muffins are a great way to start your day. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special treat for the weekend, chocolate bran muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the delightful experience of baking and enjoying these irresistible muffins.
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CHOCOLATE BANANA BRAN MUFFINS
So easy to make, these treats are healthy but still satisfy my chocolate-loving family. Stir in raisin bran instead of bran flakes for a little extra flavorful fun. -Tracy Chappell, Hamiota, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. Stir in bran flakes. In another bowl, whisk eggs, bananas, oil and buttermilk until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Fill foil-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-14 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 278mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHOCOLATE CHIP BRAN MUFFINS
From her Grand Rapids, Michigan home, Sara Meyers shares these sweet treats. "They're our favorite snack," she explains. "Extras freeze wonderfully."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and oil until combine. Beat in the eggs and buttermilk, Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cereal and chocolate chips., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 14-17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE BRAN MUFFINS
"My family will eat anything that has chocolate chips in it. These muffins are no exception," explains Shirley Oakman from Calgary, Alberta. If you would prefer, stir raisins into the muffin batter instead of adding chocolate chips.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 33m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses. Combine the dry ingredients. Combine eggs and buttermilk; add to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 196mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHOCOLATE BRAN MUFFINS
My kids love these muffins! I love that they are healthy for you but fun too. I have always made these in mini muffins tins so I am not sure how they would work in regular muffin tins.
Provided by utahmomtotwo
Categories Quick Breads
Time 40m
Yield 24 mini muffins, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blend all ingredients together just until mixed.
- Divide evenly between 24 mini muffin tins.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
VEGAN CHOCOLATE BRAN MUFFINS
I edited my favorite chocolate chip bran muffin recipe to be vegan, in honor of my friend Jeffery who just went veg!
Provided by Esuka
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 12 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Put the bran and warm water in a bowl together, let sit 2-3 minutes.
- Simmer the flaxseed in the 3 tablespoons water until thickened, 1-2 minutes.
- Blend all ingredients together until well blended.
- Pour into muffin tins and bake 18-20 minutes.
- Note: These muffins have great flavor but they have come out pretty moist for me in the past, any suggestions are helpful.
CHOCOLATE CHIP BRAN MUFFINS
Want to be healthy and naughty too? These muffins are fantastic. They are cooked in the microwave and you can cook up as many as you want--the batter keeps for several days in the refrigerator. Recipe comes from Hershey's Chocolate Treasury.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h4m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the 1-1/2 cup cereal and boiling water in a medium bowl; blend well and allow to cool.
- Add buttermilk, oil and egg; blending well.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; stir in cereal mixture, mini chips and chopped apricots.
- Stir until moistened.
- Spray six 5- to 6-oz custard cups with non-stick cooking spray.
- Fill each cup half full with batter and sprinkle each with 2 tsp.
- bran flake cereal.
- Microwave on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes, turning 1/4 turn at end of each minute, or until wooden toothpick inserted off center comes out clean.
- Tops will appear moist, let them stand several miutes.
- Repeat the cooking procedure for remaining batter or place the left over batter in the fridge and store for another day.
Tips:
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour for a healthier muffin.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the muffins tough.
- Fill the muffin tins only about 2/3 full. The muffins will rise as they bake.
- Bake the muffins 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.
Conclusion:
Chocolate bran muffins are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect chocolate bran muffins every time.
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