Bran Muffins

Bran Muffins

12 servings
These moist and healthy Bran Muffins are made with bran cereal, carrots, and pantry staples for a wholesome breakfast or snack. They're naturally high in fiber, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prep or lunchboxes.

Ingredients

  • all-bran cereal)

    (90 g

    1 ½ c
  • buttermilk)

    (240 ml

    1 c
  • egg
    1
  • egg white
    1
  • oil
    ⅓ c
  • light brown sugar

    , packed

    ⅝ c
  • grated carrots

    , grated on small/medium size holes

    1 c
  • chopped walnuts

    , optional

    1 c
  • raisins
    1 c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour
    1 c
  • salt
    ½ tsp
  • baking powder
    1 tsp
  • baking soda
    1 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Add raisins to a small bowl and soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, to allow them to plump. Meanwhile mix together bran and buttermilk, let stand 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Grate the carrots and chop walnuts (if using) and set aside.

  4. 4

    Add egg, egg white, oil, sugar and vanilla to a mixing bowl and mix by hand until combined. Stir in bran mixture. Stir in carrots, nuts, raisins.

  5. 5

    Stir together flour, salt, soda, and baking powder, then add to the batter, stirring just until combined (don’t over mix!).

  6. 6

    Divide batter among muffin tins, filling them full. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Allow to cool for a few minutes in the pan before removing to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Bran Muffins

Bran Muffins

5.0(83)35 min12 servings286 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying, healthy snack that's naturally high in fiber? These moist Bran Muffins with carrots and raisins are your perfect answer, crafted with simple pantry staples for a truly comforting treat.

What makes these homemade bran muffins truly special is the clever combination of all-bran cereal, tender grated carrots, and sweet raisins. This trio ensures a wonderfully moist texture that stands out, a welcome departure from dry, crumbly muffins. The use of buttermilk further contributes to their tender crumb, making each bite incredibly satisfying and wholesome.

You can expect a delightfully moist and hearty muffin, ideal for starting your day or as a nutritious pick-me-up. Each bite offers a gentle sweetness from the brown sugar and raisins, beautifully complemented by the earthy notes of bran and the subtle freshness of grated carrots. If you choose to include them, the optional walnuts add a welcome textural crunch. These muffins are built to be satisfying and nourishing, perfect for anyone seeking a healthy yet delicious treat that's also naturally high in fiber, keeping you full and energized.

Customization & Serving Tips

These adaptable bran muffins offer a few easy tweaks to suit your preferences. While the recipe includes carrots for moisture and sweetness, you could also consider finely grated zucchini for a similar effect if you're looking for a variation. If you're not a fan of walnuts, simply omit them for a nut-free version, or swap them for pecans if you prefer. The raisins provide a classic sweetness, but you could experiment with other chopped dried fruits like cranberries or apricots for a different flavor profile.

These healthy bran muffins are ideal for a quick breakfast on the go, a wholesome afternoon snack, or packed into lunchboxes for a nutritious treat. They pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.

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