Best 15 Corn Bran Muffins Recipes

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Corn bran muffins, with their golden-brown tops, slightly sweet flavor, and tender crumb, are a delectable breakfast treat or afternoon snack. Featuring the nutty flavor and chewy texture provided by corn bran, these muffins are not only delicious but also boast various health benefits. Corn bran is a rich source of dietary fiber, which can aid digestion and promote a feeling of fullness. Additionally, it contains essential vitamins and minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and B vitamins, making corn bran muffins a nutritious choice for starting your day or satisfying your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

BEST EVER CORN MUFFINS



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This recipe was handed down to me from my mother. It's easy to make and the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen. Enjoy!

Provided by CHAROLETTEKD

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup butter, softened
9 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups biscuit baking mix
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
⅔ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together baking mix and cornmeal. Blend this mixture into the butter/egg mixture, alternately with the milk; stir just until combined. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 233.7 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

CORN BRAN MUFFINS



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A very crunchy and fibrous muffin with bits of cornmeal and oat bran for added fibre to your meal or brunch.

Provided by Slocan cook

Categories     Oatmeal

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup oat bran
1/3 cup cornmeal
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk or 1 cup light cream
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Grease a 12 cup muffin pan. Set aside
  • In a small saucepan sprinkle cornmeal and salt over the surface of the water and bring to a boil stirring constantly and continue to cook on low until desired consistency is reached. Allow to cool
  • Combine milk, eggs and oil in a large mixing bowl and stir with a wire whisk until light and creamy
  • To cornmeal porridge add sugars and mix together until corn becomes glutinous and gels together
  • Add cornmeal to egg mixture and blend together until cornmeal dissolves and is nice and smooth
  • Slowly stir in dry ingredients and mix all ingredients together to form a light batter
  • With a large spoon take a small amount and fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until lightly browned on top
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool before placing on serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.3, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 33.9, Sodium 188.2, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.4, Protein 4.8

CORN MUFFINS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup medium cornmeal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and eggs. With the mixer on the lowest speed, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and stir until they are just blended. Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each one to the top. Bake for 30 minutes, until the tops are crisp and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly and remove from the pan.

UNBELIEVABLY MOIST CORNMEAL MUFFINS



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From a Gay Lea recipe flyer. Definitely not a low fat recipe. Tried numerous recipes previously with mixed results (too dry, too crumbly), but these are always mmmm....perfect! Enjoy with soup, salad, chili. Add grated cheese if you wish. Can be frozen.

Provided by fluffystew

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups gay lea sour cream (light)
3/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Grease or put muffin cups into a 12-muffin pan. (or use a 9-inch square baking pan).
  • Combine dry ingredients in a bowl: cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
  • In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: eggs, sour cream and melted butter.
  • Add wet ingredients into the dry and mix well.
  • Put into muffin cups or baking pan.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 377, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3.9

MOIST BRAN MUFFINS



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These tender, slightly sweet muffins are a tasty way to round out any meal. The recipe makes a small quantity for a couple or a single person.-Mildred Ross, Badin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup All-Bran
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bran and milk; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in oil. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into bran mixture just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

BASIC CORN MUFFINS



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A simple but delicious muffin recipe that can easily be dressed up by adding jalapenos, honey or anything else.

Provided by Doug Matthews

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together corn meal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add egg, oil and milk; stir gently to combine. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CLASSIC CORNBREAD MUFFINS



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Fast, easy and tasty -- perfect with a stew or chili. These also freeze well. I first found this recipe in an older Bonnie Stern cookbook many years ago and have been making these ever since.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Spray muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper muffin cups.
  • Combine cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir well.
  • Combine beaten egg, milk and melted butter (if using normal butter add less salt).
  • Stir into the dry mixture and combine just until blended.
  • Chopped jalapenos (from a tin) can also be added, as can chopped red pepper and/or tinned corn kernels.
  • Scoop batter into prepared muffin pans.
  • Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of muffins before baking if desired.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes .

CRAN BRAN MUFFINS



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I love how filling bran muffins are, but sometimes find they're lacking in flavor. That's not the case with these ones, made with fresh cranberries and orange zest. They're the perfect fall breakfast treat!

Provided by LauraF

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups wheat bran
⅓ cup dark brown sugar
¾ cup whole milk
⅔ cup grapeseed oil
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon molasses
1 orange, zested
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line cups with paper liners.
  • Combine bran and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  • Pour milk into a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Heat until almost boiling, about 1 minute. Pour over the bran mixture. Beat with an electric mixer until combined. Let stand until milk is mostly absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  • Beat oil, eggs, molasses, and orange zest into the bran mixture.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix into the batter until just combined. Sprinkle cranberries on top; fold in with a spatula. Divide batter among the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 199 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

CORNBREAD MUFFINS I



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These muffins are very similar to the ones found in a famous down-home cooking restaurant. They're so simple to make and taste great because they have real pieces of corn as well as corn meal.

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Corn Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup honey
2 eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup milk
¾ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease or line 12 muffin cups.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, honey, eggs and salt. Mix in flour, cornmeal and baking powder; blend thoroughly. Stir in milk and corn. Pour or spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.4 g, Cholesterol 52.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 191.1 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

EASY BRAN MUFFINS



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Peggy Reed of Vergennes, Vermont says her granddaughter Kelsey has always loved cooking. At age 4, Kelsey entered Bran Muffins in a baking contest. "The recipe Kelsey used is great for kids. The ingredients are measured in whole amounts," Peggy explains. "It makes a lot of batter, but it can be stored in the refrigerator so the muffins can be made in batches." By the way, Peggy also entered muffins in the contest, competing against Kelsey. Kelsey won the blue ribbon and Grandma came in second place!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 5-6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 cups bran cereal (not flakes)
2 cups boiling water
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart buttermilk

Steps:

  • Combine cereal and water; let stand 10 minutes. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in cereal mixture. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

CARROT BRAN MUFFINS



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With their golden brown tops, pretty flecks of orange and bursts of raisin sweetness, these bran muffins are anything but ordinary! Our Test Kitchen staff fine-tuned the recipe to make them extra moist and tender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat bran
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons molasses
1-1/2 cups grated carrots
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the eggs, buttermilk, oil and molasses; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in carrots and raisins. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COFFEE SHOP CORN MUFFINS



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Clare Masyada of Woodbridge, New Jersey reports, "These are so quick to stir up, and they bake in just 15 minutes! They come out oh-so-tender but don't crumble like many corn muffins do."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, beat egg, buttermilk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CORNMEAL RAISIN MUFFINS



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This makes muffin baking as easy as possible with a prepared dry mix you add on to when it is time to bake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup light-brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for muffin tin
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Mix all of the dry ingredients in a resealable plastic bag, and set aside until ready to prepare the muffins.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a muffin tin, and set aside.
  • Place the dry-ingredient mixture in a medium bowl. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter. Mix to combine; the mixture should be lumpy.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin tin, and bake until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve.

CORN DOG MUFFINS



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"Our three boys were always asking for corn dogs, so I came up with this fast way to deliver the same flavor," explains Lynita Arteberry of Plankinton, South Dakota. These sweet corn bread muffins, chock-full of hot dog chunks and corn kernels, taste just like the real thing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (8-1/2 ounces each) cornbread/muffin mix
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
5 hot dogs, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cornbread mix and brown sugar. Combine eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients until moistened. Stir in corn and hot dogs (batter will be thin). , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 400° for 14-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh corn bran: Fresh corn bran has a sweeter flavor and a higher nutritional value than older corn bran.
  • Soak the corn bran before using: Soaking the corn bran in water or milk before using will help to soften it and make it easier to digest.
  • Add some sweetness: Corn muffins are naturally sweet, but you can add some extra sweetness with honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
  • Use a variety of spices: Corn muffins are a great way to use up spices that you have on hand. Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, or ginger.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: Baking the muffins at a high temperature will help them to rise and brown properly.
  • Let the muffins cool before eating: Let the muffins cool for a few minutes before eating them. This will help them to set and make them easier to handle.

Conclusion:

Corn bran muffins are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect corn bran muffins every time.

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