Best Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Best Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal (this will NOT work using Bran Buds cereal); 1 cup buttermilk (low-fat is okay); 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter); 1 large egg, beaten; 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (reduce sugar for a a less sweeter muffin); 2 teaspoons maple extract or 2 teaspoons use vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose white flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (even better use 1 cup whole wheat flour); 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (can use 1 teaspoon); 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup raisins (or can use chopped dates)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal (this will NOT work using Bran Buds cereal)
1 cup buttermilk (low-fat is okay)
1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (reduce sugar for a a less sweeter muffin)
2 teaspoons maple extract or 2 teaspoons use vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose white flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (even better use 1 cup whole wheat flour)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (can use 1 teaspoon)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins (or can use chopped dates)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Line 12 regular-size muffin tins with paper liners (or 7 jumbo muffin tins).
3
In a medium bowl mix together the All-Bran cereal with buttermilk; let sit for about 10-12 minutes stirring once.
4
In another bowl whisk together the oil, egg, brown sugar and vanilla until well blended, then add to the buttermilk mixture; mix to combine with a wooden spoon.
5
In another bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the wet mixture and mix JUST until blended using a wooden spoon or a small spatula (a few small lumps in the mixture are okay!).
6
Fold in raisins or dates.
7
Divide the batter evenly between the 12 muffin tins.
8
Bake for about 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins test done (if using jumbo muffin tins increase baking time).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal (this will NOT work using Bran Buds cereal), 1 cup buttermilk (low-fat is okay), 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter), 1 large egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Best Bran Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Best Bran Muffins

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