Classic Bran Muffins
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4.8
Classic Bran Muffins
Description
Starting by soaking wheat bran in buttermilk softens it, contributing moisture and texture. The wet ingredients of oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla are mixed, then combined with the bran mixture. Flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt are folded in just until blended to avoid toughness. Dividing into a muffin tin and baking until a clean toothpick emerges creates evenly baked, moist muffins.
The flavor profile combines mild sweetness from brown sugar with the nutty and fibrous quality of the bran. This simple recipe yields muffins suitable for everyday breakfast or casual snacks.
Nutrition information is included as an estimate, acknowledging variation by ingredients and brands, recommending use as a guideline only.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the wheat bran and the buttermilk. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the oil, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the soaked wheat bran mixture and stir to combine. Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir just until combined.
- Divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Nutrition information is approximate; ingredient brands affect final counts, so use as a general guide only.
- Ensure wheat bran soaks fully in buttermilk for best moist muffin texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12muffins
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1muffin | |
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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