Lynn's Versatile Bran Muffins

Start your morning on a wholesome note with Lynn's Versatile Bran Muffins, the perfect balance of nutrition and flavor. Packed with hearty wheat bran and a hint of sweetness, these muffins are moist, tender, and incredibly easy to make. The recipe’s flexibility allows you to customize each batch with optional add-ins like plump raisins or crunchy walnuts for added texture and taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time, they’re perfect for busy mornings or meal prep, delivering a high-fiber, homemade treat in every bite. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as an on-the-go snack, these muffins are sure to become a household favorite. Keywords to search: bran muffins recipe, healthy breakfast muffins, easy muffin recipe, customizable bran muffins, high-fiber baking.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat bran
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 cup raisins (optional)
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (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 with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, pour the boiling water over the wheat bran and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs until well blended.

Step 4

Add the buttermilk mixture to the softened wheat bran and stir to combine.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

If using raisins or chopped walnuts, gently fold them into the batter at this step.

Step 8

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-fourths full.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1344.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3445.2

Total Fat 170.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 70.3g
Cholesterol 398.8mg	0%
Sodium 4134.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 486.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.7g	0%
Total Sugars 241.2g
Protein 72.8g	0%

Vitamin D 206.9IU	0%
Calcium 582.0mg	0%
Iron 27.1mg	0%
Potassium 3465.0mg	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: 40.7%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 51.6%