Description
These Classic Bran Muffins are wholesome, fiber-rich, and deliciously moist. Perfect for a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack, they’re easy to make and lightly sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla for a comforting flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine wheat bran and buttermilk. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Stir in the soaked wheat bran mixture until well combined.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until just combined—do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These muffins freeze well—store in a zip-top bag and reheat as needed.
- Add raisins, chopped nuts, or shredded carrots for extra texture and flavor.
- Swap buttermilk with plain yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
