Raisin or Date Bran Muffins

Start your morning off right with these wholesome and delicious Raisin or Date Bran Muffins, a perfect blend of hearty wheat bran, white whole wheat flour, and warm cinnamon spice. Naturally sweetened with your choice of chewy raisins or tender chopped dates, this fiber-packed recipe is both nutritious and satisfying. With the creamy addition of yogurt and a touch of vanilla, each bite is moist and flavorful, making them ideal for breakfast on the go or a healthy snack. Ready in just over 30 minutes, these lightly spiced muffins are easy to prepare and can be customized with dairy or non-dairy milk options to suit your preferences. Serve them warm for ultimate coziness, or store them for later to enjoy freshly baked goodness throughout the week!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup White whole wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup Raisins or chopped dates
• 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 0.5 cup Plain yogurt
• 2 units Large eggs
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a standard 12-cup muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, white whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Add the raisins or chopped dates to the dry mixture, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, yogurt, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.

Step 5

Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Stir gently using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.

Step 6

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1071.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2487.2

Total Fat 76.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.6g
Cholesterol 399.3mg	0%
Sodium 4182.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 451.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.3g	0%
Total Sugars 262.6g
Protein 62.4g	0%

Vitamin D 238.8IU	0%
Calcium 923.7mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 3687.4mg	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: 25.1%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 65.8%