Best 7 Whole Wheat Bran Muffins With Figs And Pecans Recipes

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In the realm of wholesome baking, few treats are as delightful and nutritious as whole wheat bran muffins adorned with the sweet, succulent taste of figs and the nutty crunch of pecans. These delectable muffins are a harmonious blend of fiber-rich bran, the inherent goodness of whole wheat flour, and the natural sweetness of figs, making them a healthy and satisfying choice for breakfast, brunch, or a midday snack. Whether you're seeking a wholesome alternative to traditional muffins or simply crave a burst of flavor and texture, this recipe will guide you in creating the perfect batch of whole wheat bran muffins with figs and pecans, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that nourishes both your body and soul.

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FIG BRAN MUFFINS



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These moist, tender muffins will erase any memories of the rubbery, leaden low-fat muffins you have had before. One of the secrets is the applesauce which adds extra tenderness and sweet fruity flavor. The figs lend a deep flavored, sophisticated touch. It's maximum muffin satisfaction with minimal effort.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped dried figs, plus 3 whole dried figs
1 1/2 cups bran cereal (recommended: All-Bran)
1 cup lowfat milk
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup natural applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 12-capacity muffin pan with cooking spray. Thinly slice the whole figs.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cereal and milk. Let sit until softened, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the whole-wheat flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Add the applesauce, honey, oil, molasses, and egg to the cereal mixture and stir until combined. Add the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Gently stir in the chopped figs. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and top each muffin with a fig slice. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center of 1 of the muffins comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. If necessary, run a knife around the muffins to loosen. Unmold and cool completely on a rack.
  • Excellent source of: Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus
  • Good source of: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Zinc

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 135 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams

WHOLE WHEAT BRAN MUFFINS WITH FIGS AND PECANS



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Categories     Fruit     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Fig     Pecan     Oat     Bran     Whole Wheat     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (packed) diced dried Black Mission figs (about 6 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups reduced-fat (2%) buttermilk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 14 muffin cups with paper liners. Spray liners with nonstick spray. Whisk next 7 ingredients in bowl. Stir in figs and pecans. Whisk sugar and oil in large bowl. Whisk in eggs, then buttermilk, vanilla, and lemon peel. Mix in dry ingredients. Divide batter among cups.
  • Bake muffins until browned on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Cool on rack.

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

CLASSIC WHEAT BRAN MUFFINS



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This is a wonderful bran muffin that my Mom always made and now I carry on the tradition. This recipe came from the back of Rogers Wheat Bran. Quick to make, plus the recipe doubles well and freezes excellent.

Provided by Katherine in Alberta

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups rogers wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 tbsp. lemon juice added to 1 cup milk)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins (I use 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix together Rogers Wheat Bran and buttermilk; let stand.
  • Combine the vegetable oil, egg, sugar and vanilla and add it to the bran-buttermilk mixture, this is now your first mixture.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to the first mixture, stir until just blended and add the raisins.
  • Line muffin tins with baking cup papers and spoon into baking cup papers using all the batter.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Note: I bake mine for only 15 minutes and find them much moister.

WHOLE WHEAT AND NUTS MUFFINS



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Great-tasting whole wheat muffins with walnuts and a little spice. Also reduced in fat, especially if one uses skim milk.

Provided by Laura M.

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Whole Wheat Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin tin, or line with paper liners.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the unbleached and whole wheat flours, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, stir together the yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix until just blended. Fold in the walnuts. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in the muffin pan on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 379 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

WHEAT BRAN MUFFINS



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These muffins are moist and chewy without being heavy, with a hint of caramel sweetness from the brown sugar. They're a great choice for breakfast or a wholesome snack !

Provided by Chef Glaucia

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 36 muffins, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups wheat bran
1 cup boiling water
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup dried pineapple, diced (optional)
2 medium carrots, finely grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flours, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • Mix 1 cup wheat bran with 1 cup boiling water; stir and let water absorb into bran. Add buttermilk, sugar, oil, eggs and remaining 2 cups wheat bran.
  • Combine the bran mixture with flour mixture. Add raisins, pineapple and carrots. Stir until well blended.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Spoon butter into prepared muffin tins. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.
  • The batter can be stored in the refrigerator in airtight container for 1 week. Bake the muffins at your convenience.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 10.9, Sodium 154.9, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.6

HONEY BRAN MUFFINS WITH FIGS



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Categories     Bread     Cake     Dairy     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Fig     Honey     Bran     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups toasted wheat bran (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup chopped dried figs
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
2 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 24 muffin cups with muffin papers. Stir flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl to blend. Combine bran and figs in another bowl; mix in 1 cup boiling water.
  • Beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in sugar, then honey. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in buttermilk alternately with flour mixture in 3 additions each. Mix in bran mixture. Divide batter among lined muffin cups.
  • Bake muffins until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Turn muffins out onto racks and cool completely.

Tips for Making the Best Whole Wheat Bran Muffins with Figs and Pecans

1. Choose ripe, sweet figs. The flavor of the figs will shine through in the muffins, so it's important to use the best quality fruit you can find. Look for figs that are plump and have a deep purple color. 2. Toast the pecans. Toasting the pecans will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. You can toast the pecans in a toaster oven or on a sheet pan in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown. 3. Use a combination of flours. This recipe uses a combination of whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour. The whole wheat flour adds fiber and a nutty flavor, while the all-purpose flour helps to make the muffins light and fluffy. 4. Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the muffins tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined. 5. Fill the muffin cups almost to the top. This will help the muffins to rise evenly. 6. Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The muffins should be golden brown on top.

Conclusion

These whole wheat bran muffins with figs and pecans are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack option. They are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and they are naturally sweetened with honey. The muffins are also easy to make, and they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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