Handyman Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Handyman Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups wheat bran; ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed; 2 ½ cups buttermilk, I use non-fat; 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 dash salt; ¼ cup canola oil; ¼ cup applesauce or ¼ cup canola oil; 1 eggs or 2 egg whites; 2 tablespoons molasses or ⅛ cup molasses; 2 tablespoons honey or ⅛ cup honey

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups wheat bran
½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
2 ½ cups buttermilk, I use non-fat
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 dash salt
¼ cup canola oil
¼ cup applesauce or ¼ cup canola oil
1 eggs or 2 egg whites
2 tablespoons molasses or ⅛ cup molasses
2 tablespoons honey or ⅛ cup honey

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Spray/grease your muffin pan.
3
Mix together the wheat bran, brown sugar, and buttermilk.
4
Whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a seperate bowl.
5
Whisk together the egg, oil, applesauce, honey, and molasses in a seperate bowl.
6
Add the whole wheat flour to the soaked bran (it should have been given at least 5-15 minutes.
7
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8
Add the oil-honey-molasses egg to the main bowl.
9
Mix all together until thoroughly combined but lumpy.
10
Divide and bake for 20 minutes or until risen and browned.
11
VARATIONS: Always good to include are raisins, plumped or not, bananas, chopped, or apples.
12
These should be about 1-1.5 cups each, and with bananas, one should reduce the liquid by 1/2-1/4 of a cup, the same with plumped raisins.
13
Cinnamon and nutmeg also help.

1702

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups wheat bran, ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed, 2 ½ cups buttermilk, I use non-fat, 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Handyman 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Handyman Bran Muffins

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Variations & substitutions

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