Best 5 Jane Brodys Best Of Bran Muffins Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to start your day? Look no further than Jane Brody's Best-of-Bran Muffins! These muffins are packed with wholesome ingredients like bran, oats, and fruit, and they're sure to keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning long.

You can either satisfy your sweet tooth with Blueberry-Bran Muffins or indulge in the nutty flavor of Banana-Bran Muffins. If you're looking for a more savory option, try the Zucchini-Bran Muffins. For those who prefer a more classic flavor, the Original Bran Muffins are a perfect choice. And if you're looking for a gluten-free option, check out the Gluten-Free Bran Muffins. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and nutritious muffins.

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

BEST OF BRAN MUFFINS



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I adapted this from Jane Brody's recipe in the Good Food Cookbook. Great starter to any day. Store in refrigerator and wrap and warm in toaster oven for 10 minutes. May be frozen as well. Yum!

Provided by LizAnn

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 muffins, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shredded 100% all-bran cereal
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1 cup organic raisins
1 cup boiling filtered water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1 tablespoon raw honey
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oil, and raisins, and pour the boiling water over them. Set mixture aside to cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, and molasses and honey. Add this to partly cool mixture.
  • In another small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to the cereal mixture, stirring just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. Cover batter with a plastic wrap or damp cloth, and let sit for at leat 15 minutes, perferably 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400. Grease 24 muffin cups, and divide batter among them, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven, and, when they are slightly cooled, take them out of the tin and place them on a rack to cool completely.
  • I like to eat them warm!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.9

JANE BRODY'S BEST-OF-BRAN MUFFINS



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Yield 24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups shredded bran cereal (e.g. All-Bran, 100% Bran, etc.)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup molasses
2 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
4 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the cereal, oil, and raisins, and pour the boiling water over them. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly. 2. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, and molasses. Add this to the partly cooled cereal mixture. 3. In another small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the cereal mixture, stirring just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. Cover the batter with plastic wrap, wax paper, or a damp towel, and let it stand for at least 15 minutes, preferably for 1 hour. 4. Preheat the oven to 400. Grease 24 muffin cups, and divide the batter among them filling each cup about three-fourths full. Bake the muffins for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the muffins from the oven, and, when they are slightly cooled, take them out of the tin and place them on a rack to cool completely.

MOIST BRAN MUFFINS



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These tender, slightly sweet muffins are a tasty way to round out any meal. The recipe makes a small quantity for a couple or a single person.-Mildred Ross, Badin, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup All-Bran
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bran and milk; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in oil. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into bran mixture just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 400° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

BEST BRAN MUFFINS



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Having these muffins for breakfast provides a good start to a busy day. My husband loves pineapple, which makes these muffins moist...and delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 18 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup molasses
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in natural juice, undrained
1/2 cup chopped nuts, dates or raisins

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Make a well in the center. Combine the egg, oil, molasses, buttermilk and pineapple with juice. Pour into well; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in the nuts, dates or raisins. , Fill 18 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For a healthier muffin, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Add some chopped nuts or dried fruit to the batter for extra flavor and texture.
  • If you want a sweeter muffin, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the batter.
  • For a moister muffin, add a half cup of mashed banana or applesauce to the batter.
  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to one cup of regular milk and letting it sit for five minutes.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the muffins.
  • Fill the muffin cups only two-thirds full, as they will rise during baking.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

With their wholesome ingredients and delicious flavor, these bran muffins are a great way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. They are also a good source of fiber, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty muffin recipe, give these bran muffins a try.

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