Best 3 Better Than Bran Muffin Recipes

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If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional bran muffins, look no further. These better-than-bran muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients and are surprisingly delicious. Made with a blend of whole wheat flour, oats, and flaxseed, these muffins are a good source of fiber and essential nutrients. They're also naturally sweetened with honey and applesauce, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions. This recipe includes variations for blueberry muffins, chocolate chip muffins, and streusel muffins, so you can easily customize them to your liking. Additionally, there are tips for making gluten-free and vegan versions of the muffins, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delicious and nutritious treats.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC BRAN MUFFINS



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A delicious source of fiber! My family have them almost every morning. Great healthy muffins! You may substitute dates for the raisins if you wish.

Provided by Janet Kalman Villada

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups wheat bran
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 egg
⅔ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • Mix together wheat bran and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Beat together oil, egg, sugar and vanilla and add to buttermilk/bran mixture. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir flour mixture into buttermilk mixture, until just blended. Fold in raisins and spoon batter into prepared muffin tins.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 262.2 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

BETTER BRAN MUFFINS (ATK)



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I tried this recipe from America Test Kitchen and these were amazing. The test kitcen perferes Kellog's All-Bran Original Cereal in this recipe. Dried cranberries or cherries may be substituted for raisins. Low fat or non fat yogurt may be substituted for whole milk yogurt though the muffins won't be quite as flavorful.

Provided by Londonsbk

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 8-12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon water
2 1/4 cups all-bran cereal
1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, plus
1 large egg yolk
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons light molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 3/4 cups plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray standard sized muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine raisins and water in small microwave safe bowl, cover with plastic wrap, cut several stam vents in plastic, and microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Let stand, covered, until raisins are softened and plump, about 5 minutes. Transfer raisins to paper twoel-lined plate to cool.
  • Process half of bran cereal in food processor until finely ground, about 1 mintue. Whisk flours, baking soda, and salt in large bowl to combine; set aside. Whisk egg and yolk together in medium bowl until well combined and light coloted, about 20 seconds. add sugar, molasses, and vanilla; whisk until mixture is thick, about 30 seconds. Add melted butter and whisk to combine; add yogurt and whiskto combine. Stir in processed cereal and unprocessed cereal; let mixture sit until cereal is evenly moistened (there will still be some small lumps), about 5 minutes.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and gently mix with rubber spatula until batter is combined and evenlymoistened. Do not overmix. Genly fold raisins into batter. Using 1/3 cup measure or ice cream scoop, divide batter evenly among muffin cups, dropping batter to form mounds. Do not level or flatten surfaces of mounds.
  • Bake until muffins are dark golden and toothpick inserted into center of muffin comes out with a few crumbs attached, 16 to 20 minutes, rotating pan halfway through baking. Cool muffins in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.1, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 549.2, Carbohydrate 73.4, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 37.9, Protein 8.9

BETTER THAN BRAN MUFFIN



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Make and share this Better Than Bran Muffin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Milano

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 cups vanilla yogurt
2 cups bran flakes, crushed small
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven at 350.
  • Beat eggs, add sugar till fluffy.
  • Add the remaining ingedients, beating in between.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes.
  • Makes 20 muffins.

Tips:

  • Using muffin liners is highly recommended, but if you don't have them on hand, you can grease the muffin cups instead.
  • If you prefer a sweeter muffin, increase the amount of sugar to 1/2 cup.
  • For a crunchier topping, sprinkle some chopped nuts or oats on top of the muffins before baking.
  • Feel free to experiment with different fruits and nuts to create your own unique muffin variations.
  • These muffins are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Better-Than-Bran Muffins are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, bran, and fruit, they're sure to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a healthy snack, these muffins are the perfect choice. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and satisfying, give these muffins a try – you won't be disappointed!

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