Best 8 Moms Bran Muffins Recipes

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In search of the perfect recipe for classic "mom's bran muffins"? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating moist, flavorful, and nutritious bran muffins that will remind you of home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, we'll delve into the essential ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and tips to ensure your bran muffins turn out perfectly every time. From the right balance of bran to the perfect combination of spices, we'll explore the secrets that make these muffins irresistible. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BRAN MUFFINS



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These moist, old-fashioned Bran Muffins are a quick breakfast or snack -- just like Grandma made them!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat bran
¼ cup brown sugar
3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup butter, melted
¾ cup raisins, dried cranberries or dried currants, tossed with 2 teaspoons of flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, wheat bran, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, buttermilk, applesauce, molasses and butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until moistened (do not overmix). Fold in raisins, cranberries, or currants.
  • Pour batter into prepared muffin tins. Bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 muffin, Calories 191 kcal, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Sodium 199.4 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 17.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.8 g

MOM'S BRAN MUFFINS



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A muffin lovers dream... delicious, healthy, kid and picky-eater approved and friendly help for regularity.

Provided by Unknown

Yield Approx. 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 Cups Kellog's Original All-Bran 'Twigs-Style' Cereal (You want the 'Twigs-Style', NOT All Bran Buds. Also the Kellog's name brand does matter. It breaks down better than Fiber One and slight flavor difference.)
2 Cups 100% Bran Flakes (Name brand does NOT matter.)
2 Cups Boiling Water
1 Cup Crisco Butter Flavored Soft Shortening (Name brand and butter flavor DOES matter.)
1 Quart Buttermilk (4 cups)
4 Eggs
3 Cups Sugar
5 Cups Flour (either white all-purpose or whole wheat flour will work)
1 Teaspoon Salt
5 Teaspoons Baking Soda

Steps:

  • Find the biggest bowl you have in your kitchen.
  • Pour Kellog's Original All-Bran Twigs and bran flakes into the bowl. Boil water and pour over the top. Immediately add the Crisco shortening so that it melts while the water is still hot. Mix until the shortening is completely melted.
  • In a separate bowl mix the buttermilk, eggs and sugar and then combine with the bran mixture.
  • Finally, add the remaining dry ingredients (i.e. flour, salt and baking soda) to the bran and mix well.
  • For best results, refrigerate batter for 24 hours (do not stir mixture after it's been refrigerated).
  • Generously spray muffin cups; fill each approximately 2/3 full (an ice cream scoop provides the perfect amount of batter). Avoid using cupcake liners because you will lose too much of the muffin.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.
  • Serve warm with butter and a cold glass of milk or hot coffee.
  • Store baked muffins in an air-tight container.

MOM'S REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS



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This is my co-worker's recipe from her mom. The pineapple and extra raisins make them a bit different than the other recipes on this site. I think they are the best raisin bran muffins ever, and the batter keeps in the fridge for up to 3 months. I make two every morning in my toaster oven and take them with me to work. Yum!

Provided by CongoGirl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 28m

Yield 48 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 -20 ounce) box Raisin Bran cereal
3 cups sugar
5 cups flour (I use part whole wheat)
5 teaspoons baking soda
4 eggs
1 cup oil
1 quart buttermilk
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 1/2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Add the eggs, oil, buttermilk, and pineapple and stir until mixed.
  • Mix in the additional raisins.
  • Pour into greased muffin tins (don't use liners.).
  • Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • The batter may be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three months. I think this recipe improves with age as the raisin bran flakes have time to soak up the liquids more.

MOM'S BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe is at least 50 years old. Mom made these muffins for us, and I now make them for grandchildren. It uses basic ingredients such as molasses and wheat bran. It is a moist, light and tender muffin. I double this recipe.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 eggs (unbeaten)
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups natural bran
1 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup chopped dates (optional)

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Add molasses and bran and milk.
  • Mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients and stir just until blended inches.
  • Fill Lined muffin tins 2/3 full.
  • Bake 375 for 15-20 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 47.5, Sodium 314.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 14, 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

MAMA'S MAKE-AHEAD BRAN MUFFINS



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Mama made these for decades when she was a working mother (back in the day when most mamas didn't work). These are easy, so moist, and so good. And because you make up a big batch that's kept in the refrigerator and baked just a few at a time, they are a lifesaver for busy cooks. My kids can scoop 1 or 2 into a tin and pop it in the oven in the morning for their own hot and hearty breakfast. A lovely addition to a brunch because they can be prepared ahead and baked right before serving.

Provided by NerdMom

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups boiling water
2 cups bran cereal (such as All-Bran® Bran Buds®)
3 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups shortening
4 eggs
4 cups buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups shredded bran cereal
2 cups raisins
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over Bran Buds® cereal in a medium bowl and let stand.
  • Beat sugar, shortening, and eggs together in a very large bowl that has a lid (I use a large Tupperware® bowl) with an electric mixer until creamy. Add buttermilk, followed by bran-water mixture. Add flour, shredded bran cereal, raisins, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined; do not overmix and don't stir again.
  • Let sit in the refrigerator at least 4 to 6 hours before baking.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin tins or line with paper liners.
  • Scoop batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 166.7 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

MOM'S MUFFINS



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These muffins were always a special treat when I was a child. Now I have lots of muffin recipes, and I make one kind or another several times each week. But none are better than these...and for me, none come out of the oven with so many heartwarming memories attached!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Make a well in the center. Combine eggs, milk and oil. Pour into well and mix just until dry ingredients are moistened (do not overmix). , Spoon into greased muffin cups. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For a healthier muffin, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Add a cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any milk, you can use water instead.
  • To make the muffins vegan, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.
  • If you don't have any baking powder, you can use baking soda instead. Just use half the amount of baking soda.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only 2/3 full. This will prevent the muffins from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 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.

Conclusion:

These bran muffins are a delicious and healthy breakfast option that are perfect for on-the-go mornings. They are also a great way to use up leftover bran cereal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a batch of these muffins that the whole family will enjoy. Try experimenting with different add-ins, such as nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips, to create your own unique muffin recipe.

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