Best 6 Hearty Date Bran Muffins Recipes

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option? Look no further than hearty date bran muffins! These muffins are packed with fiber, thanks to the bran and dates, and they're also a good source of potassium, iron, and antioxidants. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make and can be customized to your liking with different add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruit. So, whether you're looking for a healthy on-the-go breakfast or a sweet treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee, these hearty date bran muffins are sure to hit the spot!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DATE BRAN MUFFINS



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Yield Serving Size: 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

Filling
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup hot water
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Muffin
1 1/2 cups natural bran
3/4 cup Robin Hood® All Purpose Whole Wheat Flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 egg
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tbsp Vegetable or Canola oil
1 cup buttermilk or sour milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Filling: Place dates, hot water, brown sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Stirring occasionally, simmer until thickened. Set aside to cool.
  • Muffin: Combine bran, flour, baking soda and salt in large mixing bowl.
  • Beat egg, brown sugar, oil and buttermilk together thoroughly in a separate large mixing bowl.
  • Add egg mixture all at once to bran mixture. Stir just until moistened.
  • Stir in date filling.
  • Fill prepared muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.

DATE FILLED BRAN MUFFINS



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Posted by request, I have not yet tried this recipe. From the 1976 cookbook "A World of Desserts and Delicasies from Solo". Enjoy!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-bran cereal
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 (6 ounce) can date filling (or use Date Filling for Hamentaschen)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Grease 12 muffins cups and set aside.
  • Mix bran cereal and milk in a small bowl and allow cereal to soften and absorb most of the milk.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cereal/milk, egg and butter, mixing well.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  • Add sugar.
  • Combine flour with cereal mixture and stir until just moistened.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Spoon batter evenly into muffin cups.
  • Top each cup with a spoonful of date filling.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are lightly springy.
  • Cool muffins on a wire rack.

HEARTY BRAN MUFFINS



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"My husband requests these hearty bran muffins for breakfast, but they're also a super snack," writes Elizabeth Probelski of Port Washington, Wisconsin. "These muffins prove that low-fat food doesn't have to be boring."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups All-Bran
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bran, yogurt, applesauce and milk; let stand for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the egg substitute, molasses, oil, vanilla and bran mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Fill muffin cups coated with cooking spray two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

HEARTY WHOLE GRAIN MUFFINS



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These muffins are delicious. My very, very picky son loves them for breakfast and doesn't even realize they are full of good things for him. You can easily substitute the grains in the recipe for whatever you prefer or have on hand.

Provided by babooleena

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup raisins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
⅔ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup nonfat dry milk powder
¼ cup toasted wheat germ
¼ cup wheat bran
3 tablespoons uncooked farina hot cereal (such as Cream of Wheat®)
3 egg whites
1 ¼ cups unsweetened applesauce
1 large carrot, peeled and shredded
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup bran cereal
3 tablespoons raw sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, cover the raisins with water, and set aside to plump. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, dry milk powder, wheat bran, and farina cereal until thoroughly combined.
  • Drain water from the raisins. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy, then mix in the drained raisins, applesauce, carrot, vegetable oil, and bran cereal. Pour the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture, and briefly mix just to moisten (do not overmix). Fill muffin cups about 2/3 full, and sprinkle each muffin with about 1/2 teaspoon of raw sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the muffins are set and the tops are golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin should come out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 253.5 mg, Sugar 16 g

OAT BRAN MUFFINS



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These healthy oat bran muffins are made with a mix of oat bran cereal and whole wheat flour. They're moist and delicious and perfect for a quick on-the-go breakfast.

Provided by Brittany Mullins

Categories     Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour (see note)
3/4 cup oat bran cereal
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 Tablespoon flax egg (or 1 egg)
2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line muffin tin with paper or silicone liners or coat well with cooking spray.
  • Make flaxseed egg by whisking flaxseed with 3 Tablespoons in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine flour, oat bran, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mash bananas in a bowl and add flaxseed egg, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, carrots and raisins.
  • Pour wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over mix.
  • Fill each muffin cup 3/4 of the way full, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of each muffin (if using) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of a muffin.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin without walnuts, Calories 137 kcal, Sugar 12 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g

BRAN MUFFINS



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a delicious recipe using applesauce, bran wheat and a few other simple ingredients!

Provided by Kathi & Rachel

Categories     Breakfast     brunch     healthy     muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1.5 cups bran wheat
1 cup buttermilk ((substitute 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp vinegar if you don't have buttermilk on hand))
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
.5 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees farenheit. Prepare a muffin tin with muffin liners (or simply spray muffin tin with nonstick spray if not using muffin liners).
  • In a standmixer or bowl with handheld mixer, mix bran wheat and buttermilk.
  • Add applesauce, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Mix to combine. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Divide batter into 12 muffins (a cookie scoop as shown is recommended). Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 174 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 14 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the muffins will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full: The muffins will rise as they bake, so don't fill the cups all the way to the top.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature: This will help them to rise quickly and evenly.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before serving: This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These hearty date-bran muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They're packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and they're naturally sweetened with dates. They're also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast option, give these muffins a try.

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