The Ultimate Bran Muffin

These Ultimate Bran Muffins are a comforting, hearty breakfast or snack that delivers on both nutrition and taste. By soaking the bran cereal and natural bran in buttermilk, the batter achieves a uniquely moist texture that stays soft for days. The blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours provides structure, while dark brown sugar and fancy molasses add a rich, caramel-like sweetness balanced by a hint of cinnamon. Studded with plump raisins, these muffins are perfect for a cozy morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 12

Calories: 516.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Ultimate Bran Muffins are a comforting, hearty breakfast or snack that delivers on both nutrition and taste. By soaking the bran cereal and natural bran in buttermilk, the batter achieves a uniquely moist texture that stays soft for days. The blend of all-purpose and whole wheat flours provides structure, while dark brown sugar and fancy molasses add a rich, caramel-like sweetness balanced by a hint of cinnamon. Studded with plump raisins, these muffins are perfect for a cozy morning coffee or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients

All-bran or 100% Bran cereal
Buttermilk
Natural bran
All-purpose flour
Whole wheat flour
Packed dark brown sugar
Baking powder
Baking soda
Cinnamon
Salt
Raisins
Fancy molasses
Vegetable oil
Egg
Vanilla

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 12 standard muffin cups or line with paper liners.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the bran cereal, buttermilk, and natural bran. Stir well and let stand for 10 minutes to soften.
3
While the bran mixture soaks, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
4
Stir the raisins into the dry ingredient mixture to coat them slightly.
5
To the soaked bran mixture, add the molasses, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
6
Pour the wet bran mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the flour is moistened; do not overmix.
7
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling them to the top.
8
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch.
9
Let the muffins cool in the pan on a wire rack for 2 minutes, then remove them to the rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 516.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g16%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 722.6mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 95.3g32%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
Sugars 43.2g
Protein 9.5g19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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