Best 4 The Healthiest Bran Muffins Youll Ever Eat Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthier way to enjoy a delicious muffin, then you need to try this recipe for the healthiest bran muffins you'll ever eat. These muffins are packed with healthy ingredients like bran, oats, and flaxseed, and they're sweetened with honey and maple syrup instead of refined sugar. They're also low in fat and calories, so you can enjoy them without guilt. Plus, they're so easy to make that even novice bakers can whip them up in no time.

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

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

THE HEALTHIEST BRAN MUFFINS YOU'LL EVER EAT



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I've looked all over for inspiration! When my mother was in the hospital for by-pass surgery, I picked up a handout for heart healthy bran muffins. It became the basis for this recipe, but I've added a number of very healthy additions. Customize this as you wish: choose different nuts, add raisins, dates, dried apricots... make them your own!

Provided by MissChief

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 25m

Yield 18 muffins, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup oat bran
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon vital gluten
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup hemp seeds (aka hemp hearts)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons buckwheat groats
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup prune, chopped
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Line muffin tins with paper muffin cups.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients, including nuts and fruits.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine all the wet ingredients (milk, eggs, vanilla and oil).
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Mix only until the dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Fill the muffin cups about 2/3 full and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry.

HEALTHIER DEEP DARK OLD RECIPE BRAN MUFFINS



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Chopped raisins sweeten these dark, bran-packed muffins.

Provided by Tina B.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups wheat bran
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup molasses
2 ½ tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
½ cup chopped raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 18 muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Whisk wheat bran, four, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Beat eggs in another bowl. Add yogurt, sugar, molasses, and applesauce to eggs; whisk until smooth. Stir bran mixture and chopped raisins into yogurt mixture until no dry lumps remain. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 255.7 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

INSANELY HEALTHY VEGAN BRAN FLAX MUFFINS



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I heavily modified this recipe from Jane Massey at allrecipes.com. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Bran-Flax-Muffins/Detail.aspx I was on the hunt for the healthiest muffins ever and I couldn't find the right recipe, so I decided to mess with that one. Although, I am not vegan my roommate is and I knew I would need her help with the eating. These are sooo delicious! I went into these thinking they would be barely edible, but they ended up being really, really great and (or although) they do taste healthy. So if you don't like healthy food, this may not be the recipe for you!

Provided by Ms. Carolina

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 15-18 muffins, 15-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup ground flax seeds
3/4 cup natural bran
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 medium bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded zucchini or 2 cups carrots
3/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
3/4-1 1/2 cup raspberries or 3/4-1 1/2 cup other berries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, mix together flour, flax seed, wheat germ, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the milk, vanilla, fruit, applesauce and vegetables.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. It will look too thick at the beginning, but you'll get it mixed up.
  • Fill prepared muffin cups batter, they only rise a bit.
  • Bake at 350 F (175 degrees C) for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas are sweeter and have a more intense flavor, which will make your muffins more delicious. They'll also help keep your muffins moist.
  • Use whole wheat flour or oat flour: These flours are more nutritious than white flour and will give your muffins a heartier texture.
  • Add some bran: Adding bran to your muffins will increase their fiber content, which is good for your digestive health.
  • Use unsweetened applesauce: Applesauce adds moisture and sweetness to your muffins without adding a lot of sugar.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in tough muffins. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short amount of time: This will help create a crispy crust and a moist interior.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before eating them: This will allow the flavors to develop and the muffins to set properly.

Conclusion:

These healthy bran muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They're packed with fiber, whole grains, and fruit, and they're low in sugar and fat. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy breakfast or snack, give these muffins a try!

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