Close to Mimi's Honey Bran Muffins

Start your morning with the wholesome goodness of "Close to Mimi's Honey Bran Muffins," a delightful homemade take on the classic favorite! These moist and tender muffins combine the nutty flavor of wheat bran with the natural sweetness of honey, while buttermilk adds a touch of tang that keeps them irresistibly soft. The addition of both all-purpose and whole wheat flour enhances their hearty texture, making them a wholesome choice for breakfast or a snack. Optional raisins offer a burst of chewy sweetness in every bite, while vanilla and brown sugar round out the flavor profile to perfection. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is quick to prepare and yields 12 golden-brown muffins that are perfect for meal prep or sharing. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or saved for a busy weekday, these bran muffins are a nutritious and satisfying treat you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups wheat bran
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Stir to moisten evenly, then let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, honey, vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Stir the softened wheat bran into the wet mixture, ensuring it's evenly distributed.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

Gently fold in raisins if desired.

Step 8

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling them about 3/4 full.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the muffins from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1321.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3150.7

Total Fat 129.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.7g
Cholesterol 398.8mg	0%
Sodium 4602.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 490.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 56.8g	0%
Total Sugars 232.8g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 208.9IU	0%
Calcium 573.9mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 2862.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 57.9%