Best 11 Pineapple Cranberry Bran Muffins Recipes

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When it comes to delightful breakfast or brunch options, pineapple cranberry bran muffins stand out as a delectable choice. Their tantalizing aroma, vibrant appearance, and perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors make them a beloved classic. Whether you're looking to impress guests, bring a dish to a potluck, or simply enjoy a special treat with loved ones, these muffins offer an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. In this article, we'll provide you with the ultimate guide to crafting the perfect pineapple cranberry bran muffins, exploring the secrets behind their moist crumb, golden crust, and the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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Cranberry Pineapple Muffins are tender and moist with a crunchy sugar topping. Perfect for a holiday breakfast or anytime.

Provided by Leigh Anne Wilkes

Categories     Bread     Breakfast

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whole fresh cranberries (chopped)
1 egg
1/2 milk
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375
  • Combine together the cranberries, egg, milk, butter and pineapple
  • In a separate bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg
  • Add the flour mixture into the egg mixture and stir just until moistened - do not over stir
  • Grease muffin tins or use liners
  • Add batter, filling about 2/3 full
  • Sprinkle top with brown sugar
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 187 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BRAN MUFFINS WITH PINEAPPLE



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The pineapple adds sweetness to these fiber-filled muffins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup raisins
1 cup wheat bran
1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with 18 paper liners. Soak raisins in 1 cup hot water until soft, about 10 minutes; drain raisins and transfer to a food processor. Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • In a medium bowl, combine bran, flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, stir together yogurt, brown sugar, molasses, butter, egg, and raisin puree. Add dry ingredients and stir to combine; fold in pineapple. Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes, rotating pans halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g

PINEAPPLE-CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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These are a variation of the recipe on the side of the package of Bob's Red Mill unprocessed wheat bran. The muffins come out sweet, moist, and not too heavy.

Provided by Natalia - St Louis

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unprocessed natural bran
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1/2 cup honey
3/4 cup canned crushed pineapple in juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup egg substitute

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine dry ingredients: wheat bran, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and dried cranberries.
  • Combine wet ingredients: milk, honey, pineapple, oil, and eggs.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  • Pour into greased muffin tin or paper muffin cups.
  • Bake approximately 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 179.5, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 4.5

PINEAPPLE RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS



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Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups raisin bran cereal
1 (15 1/2-ounce) box nut bread mix
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
1/3 cup water
1 egg
2 tablespoons oils

Steps:

  • 1. Combine KELLOGG'S Raisin Bran cereal and nut bread mix in medium bowl. Set aside.2. In large mixing bowl, combine pineapple, water, egg, and oil. Mix well. Gently stir in cereal mixture. (Do not over mix). Spoon batter evenly into twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray.3. Bake at 400°F for about 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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Having these muffins for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves pineapple, which makes these muffins moist...and delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 18 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped nuts, dates or raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Make a well in the center. Combine the egg, oil, molasses, buttermilk and pineapple with juice. Pour into well; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the nuts, dates or raisins. , Fill 18 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

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CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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These are so easy and quick, you can bake them on a whim -- whenever you have a craving but not a lot of time. Orange zest and buttermilk give this recipe extra-special tang.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 50m

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups wheat bran
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
11 tablespoons (1 3/8 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside. Place flour, bran, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in sugar, and set aside.
  • Whisk together buttermilk, butter, eggs, zest, and vanilla in a bowl. Add flour mixture; stir until just combined. Stir in cranberries.
  • Divide batter among lined muffin cups. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Turn out; serve warm or at room temperature.

PINEAPPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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"These super-moist muffins are just right for breakfast," says Ruth Bolduc of Conway, New Hampshire. Tidbits of pineapple add a touch of sweetness to their mild bran flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/3 cups bran cereal
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/3 cup honey
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda and cereal. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs, cream and honey; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pineapple. Fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

PINEAPPLE BRAN MUFFINS



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups Cracklin' Oat Bran® sweet, baked whole grain oat cereal
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice (1 cup)

Steps:

  • 1. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in medium mixing bowl. Set aside.2. In large mixing bowl, beat egg slightly. Add KELLOGG'S CRACKLIN' OAT BRAN cereal, milk, oil, and pineapple, including juice. Stir to combine. Let stand about 10 minutes or until cereal is softened. Stir again.3. Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined. Portion batter evenly into twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray.4. Bake at 400°F about 20 minutes or until muffins are golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

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

DELICIOUS PINEAPPLE MUFFINS



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A moist muffin with a brown sugar and cinnamon topping.

Provided by ACPHIFER

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ cup butter, melted
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pans, or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and pour in the reserved juice, egg, milk, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix just until blended.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the cinnamon, brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 cup melted butter to make the topping.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups, then spoon crushed pineapple over the batter and sprinkle with the cinnamon topping.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the crown of the muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 187.4 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

BANANA CRANBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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Banana muffins are always a hit and a good way to use up those speckled bananas. This version will surprise you with a moist texture and fabulous flavour - no one will guess they're packed with nutritious ingredients.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup natural bran
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dried cranberries
12 bananas, slices sliced thin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Butter a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, combine bran, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder,, cinnamon, baking soda and salt . In alnotherbowl, ehisk together btoen sdugar, egg, milk, banana, butter and vanilla; pour over fry ingredients and add cranberries. Stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon into prepared muffin pan and top each with a banana slice. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tops are firm to the touch. let cool in pan for 10 minutes. TArnsfer to cool completely.
  • COOKING TIPS: Use very ripe bananas - deep yellow with brown spots - for the best texture and flavor. As bananas get too ripe to eat, freeze them in the skin in a freeezer bag to have on hand for muffins.
  • TIPS FOR KIDS: Kids can mash the bananas and measure the ingredients. Older kids can reasily make these muffins with supervision.
  • FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Replace the cranberries with dried cherries and add 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans or almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.4, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 199.6, Carbohydrate 60.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 28.8, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Selecting Quality Ingredients: Choose fresh pineapple and cranberries for optimal flavor and texture in your muffins.
  • Measuring Accurately: Use a kitchen scale or standard measuring cups to ensure correct proportions for a successful baking outcome.
  • Combining Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution and avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Mixing Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until well combined.
  • Incorporating Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough muffins.
  • Muffin Pan Preparation: Grease or line a muffin pan with paper liners to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the muffins.
  • Filling Muffin Cups: Distribute the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 2/3 full to allow for rising during baking.
  • Baking Temperature and Time: Preheat the oven to the specified temperature before baking the muffins. Bake for the recommended time, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  • Cooling and Storage: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for longer storage.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet pineapple, tart cranberries, and wholesome bran in these irresistible muffins. With their moist texture, zesty flavors, and nutritious ingredients, these muffins are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast option or a satisfying snack. Experiment with different variations, such as adding nuts or adjusting the sweetness level, to create your own signature pineapple cranberry bran muffins. Savor the taste of homemade goodness and enjoy a healthier muffin that satisfies your cravings without compromising on flavor.

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