Whole-Grain Bran Muffins Recipe

Name: Whole-Grain Bran Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups wheat bran (about 4 1/4 ounces); 1 cup whole pitted dates (about 6 ounces); 3/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1 cup fat-free buttermilk; 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium); 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4.5 ounces whole-grain pastry flour (about 1 cup); 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups wheat bran (about 4 1/4 ounces)
1 cup whole pitted dates (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 cup fat-free buttermilk
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4.5 ounces whole-grain pastry flour (about 1 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Spread bran on a baking sheet. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring once.
3
Combine dates and juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; uncover and let stand 5 minutes. Place date mixture in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Add buttermilk and next 4 ingredients (through vanilla); process until smooth.
4
Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, bran, baking powder, and next 3 ingredients (through salt) in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add date mixture to bran mixture, stirring just until moist. Add eggs, stirring just until combined. Place 12 muffin cup liners in muffin cups; coat liners with cooking spray. Spoon batter into muffin cups. Bake at 350u00b0 for 28 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of muffins comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan; cool on a wire rack.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups wheat bran (about 4 1/4 ounces), 1 cup whole pitted dates (about 6 ounces), 3/4 cup fresh orange juice, 1 cup fat-free buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Whole-Grain 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.

Whole-Grain Bran Muffins

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