Jaime's Lemon Honey Cream Cheese Bran Muffins

Start your morning with a burst of citrusy sweetness with Jaime's Lemon Honey Cream Cheese Bran Muffins! These moist, hearty muffins combine wholesome bran cereal soaked in buttermilk for a tender crumb, while softened cream cheese and honey lend a luscious texture and natural sweetness. Bright notes of freshly grated lemon zest and juice bring a refreshing zing, perfectly balanced by a hint of warm cinnamon. Packed with fiber and bursting with flavor, these muffins are easy to make in just 35 minutes and are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or a satisfying snack. Serve them warm from the oven or store them for later—either way, they’re sure to become a household favorite. Search-friendly keywords: bran muffins, lemon cream cheese muffins, honey muffins, breakfast ideas, quick muffin recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Bran cereal
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the bran cereal and buttermilk. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes to allow the cereal to soften.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Add the honey to the cream cheese mixture and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, add the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until smooth.

Step 7

Gently fold the softened bran cereal mixture into the wet ingredients until well combined.

Step 8

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

Step 9

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 11

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(907.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2313.1

Total Fat 109.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 653.6mg	0%
Sodium 4256.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 291.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 131.0g
Protein 51.0g	0%

Vitamin D 438.0IU	0%
Calcium 528.9mg	0%
Iron 36.6mg	0%
Potassium 963.6mg	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: 41.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 49.6%