Description
Bran muffins are a delicious and nutritious option for breakfast or a wholesome snack. These moist, fluffy treats burst with flavor and are packed with dietary fiber from bran and whole grains, helping you stay satisfied throughout the day. With their subtle sweetness, you can easily customize them with add-ins like nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips to cater to your taste preferences. Enjoy them warm from the oven or store them in an airtight container for grab-and-go convenience during busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup wheat bran
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Β½ teaspoon baking soda
- Β½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- β cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ΒΌ cup vegetable oil
- Optional: raisins or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, mix together wheat bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, brown sugar, egg, and oil until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture with dry ingredients gently until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in raisins or nuts for added flavor.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling briefly before enjoying!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added moisture, consider incorporating applesauce into the batter. - Experiment with different add-ins like chocolate chips or spices to create unique flavors.