Pear Bran Muffins

Elevate your breakfast game with these wholesome and tender Pear Bran Muffins, a delightful fusion of hearty wheat bran and sweet, juicy pear. Packed with fiber and lightly spiced with cinnamon, these muffins are the perfect balance of nutritious and indulgent. A touch of brown sugar adds caramel-like sweetness, while optional add-ins like chopped nuts or dried cranberries provide a customizable boost of texture and flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, these muffins are an easy, one-bowl wonder that’s ideal for busy mornings or as a satisfying midday snack. Pair them with your favorite hot beverage for a cozy, delicious start to your day. Perfect for meal prep, they stay fresh for up to three days and are great for freezing!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup wheat bran
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 1 whole large egg
• 1 medium (peeled, cored, and diced) ripe pear
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners, or lightly grease the muffin cups.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

Step 5

Fold in the diced pear. If using nuts or dried fruit, gently fold these in as well.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(938.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2203.4

Total Fat 97.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.1g
Cholesterol 208.0mg	0%
Sodium 2947.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.9g	0%
Total Sugars 161.1g
Protein 49.3g	0%

Vitamin D 148.4IU	0%
Calcium 589.9mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2602.9mg	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: 37.2%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 54.5%