Hearty Bran Muffins Recipe

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This recipe for hearty bran muffins is the perfect healthier on-the-go option when you need it! Wholesome, flavorful, and delicious, these bran muffins come together in 30 minutes with no mixer required. Choose your favorite add-ins like raisins, nuts, or fruit.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bran muffins, bran muffins recipe, recipe for bran muffins

Servings: muffins

Calories: 246kcal

Ingredients

1 cup (140 grams) all-purpose flour
1 cup (140 grams) whole wheat flour
1 ⅓ cups (150 grams) oat bran
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
½ cup light brown sugar packed
1 ⅓ cups buttermilk
4 ounces unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons molasses
½ cup add-ins (raisins, nuts, or fruit) optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Adjust the oven rack to the center of the oven. Line a 12-count muffin pan with liners and lightly spray with non-stick baking spray to prevent the muffins from sticking.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, oat bran, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and butter. Then, whisk in the eggs, molasses, and buttermilk. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk or stir to combine. If using, fold in add-ins. Avoid overmixing– we don't want dense muffins!
Divide the muffin batter evenly into the liners, filling almost all the way to the top. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (or with a few moist crumbs.) Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Leftover muffins stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.

Notes

Freezing Options: These bran muffins can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Buttermilk: There's no need to run out and buy buttermilk if you don't already have it, instead you can use my tutorial on making homemade buttermilk.
Oat Bran: You can find oat bran at grocery stores in the cereal aisle near the oats, or you can buy it online. Remember, oat bran absorbs moisture quickly so as soon as the batter comes together, scoop into the liners and bake.
Flour: This recipe uses equal parts all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. You could substitute with only all-purpose flour if desired.

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