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Bran Muffins Recipe

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4.1 from 12 reviews

Deliciously moist and wholesome bran muffins made with wheat bran, buttermilk, and a touch of apple sauce for natural sweetness. These muffins are lightly sweetened with brown sugar and flavored with vanilla, providing a nutritious and satisfying breakfast or snack option.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 muffins

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ⅓ cup apple sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1½ cups wheat bran
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with nonstick spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Soak wheat bran: In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran and buttermilk. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the bran to soften and absorb the liquid.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together the apple sauce, egg, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine wet mixtures: Add the apple sauce mixture to the soaked bran and buttermilk mixture, stirring gently just until combined.
  5. Sift dry ingredients: On top of the wet ingredients, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  6. Mix batter: Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
  7. Fill muffin cups: Spoon about ½ cup of batter into each of the 8 greased muffin cups. Optionally, sprinkle some extra wheat bran on top for added texture and appearance.
  8. Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The muffins are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent dense muffins; mix until ingredients are just combined.
  • You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar if needed.
  • For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil or melted butter to the wet ingredients.
  • These muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Optionally, add raisins or chopped nuts for variation and added texture.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/bran-muffins-recipe/