Mimi's Delicious Bran Muffins

Start your day on a wholesome, comforting note with Mimi’s Delicious Bran Muffins—a classic recipe that combines the nutty richness of wheat bran, the subtle sweetness of brown sugar, and the tangy depth of buttermilk. Perfectly moist and tender, these muffins strike an ideal balance of heart-healthy ingredients and indulgent flavor. A versatile touch comes with optional raisins or chopped nuts, adding bursts of natural sweetness or crunch. Quick to prepare in just under 35 minutes, Mimi’s recipe makes a batch of 12 muffins ideal for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep. Whether served warm straight from the oven or enjoyed at room temperature, these bran muffins are the nourishing treat your kitchen needs.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 1 Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Stir the wet mixture into the softened bran in the large bowl, mixing thoroughly.

Step 5

In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

If using raisins or chopped nuts, gently fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 7

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1175.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2983.2

Total Fat 155.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 69.7g
Cholesterol 212.8mg	0%
Sodium 2825.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 392.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.7g	0%
Total Sugars 172.4g
Protein 61.6g	0%

Vitamin D 167.9IU	0%
Calcium 610.0mg	0%
Iron 22.9mg	0%
Potassium 2999.7mg	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: 43.4%

Protein: 7.7%

Carbs: 48.9%