Best 7 The Best Bran Muffins Recipes

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Start your day with a delicious and healthy treat! Bran muffins are a great way to get your morning nutrition. They are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and they are also a good source of protein. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them sweet or savory, with nuts or fruits, or even made with whole wheat or gluten-free flour, there is a perfect bran muffin recipe out there for everyone. So grab your apron and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a delightful baking journey to find the best bran muffin recipe that will make your taste buds sing!

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

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.

Nutrition Facts :

BRAN MUFFINS



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Your search for the BEST Bran Muffins ends here! These are so flavorful, ultra moist and healthier than most muffin recipes with extra fiber and protein.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Breakfast     Snack

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups All-Bran cereal
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 egg white
1/3 cup oil
2/3 cup light brown sugar (, packed)
1 cup grated carrots (, grated on small/medium size holes)
1 cup chopped walnuts (, optional)
1 cup raisins
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375 degrees F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
  • Add raisins to a small bowl and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, to allow them to plump. Meanwhile mix together bran and buttermilk, let stand 5 minutes.
  • Grate the carrots and chop walnuts (if using) and set aside.
  • Add egg, egg white, oil, sugar and vanilla to a mixing bowl and mix by hand until combined. Stir in bran mixture. Stir in carrots, nuts, raisins.
  • Stir together flour, salt, soda, and baking powder, then add to the batter, stirring just until combined (don't over mix!).
  • Divide batter among muffin tins, filling them full. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 253 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS



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These are so great to make ahead and keep in the fridge for up to 2 months. They make a quick breakfast; bake as needed.

Provided by TKDANIELSON

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups bran flakes cereal
2 cups wheat bran cereal (such as Kellogg's® All-Bran®)
2 cups boiling water
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups shortening
4 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin pan or line with muffin cups.
  • Combine bran flakes and bran cereal in a heat-proof bowl. Cover with boiling water; stir and let sit until softened.
  • Beat sugar, shortening, and eggs together in a very large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture. Stir in softened bran; mix until evenly incorporated.
  • Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

THE VERY BEST BLUEBERRY BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe came to me in a newsletter from dairygoodness.ca and boy am I ever glad I tried them. These have to be the very very best muffins I have ever made.

Provided by karen in tbay

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12-16 large muffins, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal (or 100% bran)
1 1/2 cups soured milk (or buttermilk)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup melted butter
2 cups blueberries (frozen or fresh)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly spray muffin pans.
  • In large bowl, combine cereal with milk, let stand 10 minutes.
  • In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Whisk brown sugar, egg, molasses and melted butter into cereal mixture.
  • Pour over dry ingredients and sprinkle with blueberries.
  • Stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon into prepared muffin pan. Bake 25 to 30 mins or until tops are firm to the touch.
  • Note: to sour milk, spoon 4 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar into glass measuring cup, pour in enough milk to make 1 1/2 cups. Let stand for 5 mins then stir.
  • If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to the muffins.

BRAN MUFFINS



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These hearty, nutritious muffins make a nice addition to all your meals no matter what time of day. They can bake while you prepare other menu items, so you can enjoy them hot from the oven.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 100% bran cereal
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt; set aside. In a bowl, combine cereal and milk; let stand for 2 minutes. Add egg and oil; mix well. Add dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. , Spoon into greased muffin cups. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve warm.

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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

BEST EVER BRAN MUFFINS



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This recipe is from my Aunt and is the best bran muffin recipe I have ever tasted. You can replace whole wheat flour for regular flour to lighten it up a bit. Enjoy!!

Provided by reimersl

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 dozen muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups 100% bran
2 cups water
1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
4 item(s) eggs
1 cup molasses
5 cups flour
3 tablespoons baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
4 cups buttermilk
4 cups bran flakes
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Boil the water. Place 100% Bran in a bowl and add boiling water - let soak.
  • In a very large bowl, mix sugar and margarine; add eggs & molasses.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda, & salt.
  • Add Bran flakes, 100% bran mixture and buttermilk - mix well.
  • Bake @ 400 C for 15 minutes.

Tips:

* **Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.** This will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your muffins. * **Don't overmix the batter.** Overmixing can make the muffins tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. * **Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full.** This will allow the muffins to rise properly. * **Bake the muffins at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time.** Undercooked muffins will be dense and gooey, while overcooked muffins will be dry and crumbly. * **Let the muffins cool completely before frosting or serving.** This will help the muffins to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Bran muffins are a delicious and healthy breakfast option. They are packed with fiber, which can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and potassium. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a bran muffin recipe that you'll love.

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