Best 7 Mary Lous Refrigerator Bran Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful breakfast or snack with Mary Lou's Refrigerator Bran Muffins, a collection of three delectable recipes that offer a satisfying and nutritious start to your day. These muffins are not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients like bran, oats, and buttermilk, ensuring a guilt-free treat. Whether you prefer classic, chocolate chip, or streusel topping, these recipes cater to various tastes and preferences. With their moist texture, irresistible flavors, and customizable options, Mary Lou's Refrigerator Bran Muffins are sure to become a family favorite.

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

REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS



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I could not believe the differences in all the refrigerator bran muffin recipes! This is the one my good friend Mary gave to me about 1972. It keeps well, is tasty, great for mom's with little time, and is healthy. What more can you ask?

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h

Yield 48 muffins, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-bran cereal
1 cup boiling water
2 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening (I use butter)
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups unsifted flour (unbleached or whole wheat)
2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dates (or raisins)

Steps:

  • Mix all bran cereal, boiling water, and one cup of the buttermilk.
  • Let mixture stand.
  • Blend sugar with shortening (butter).
  • Add eggs and mix.
  • Add the flour, soda, salt, another cup of buttermilk, and the dates.
  • Blend well and add to bran mixture.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 months.
  • When ready to use, do NOT stir!
  • Dip batter into greased muffin tins.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, if whole wheat, 30.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.4, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 137, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6, Protein 1.8

AUNT MARY LOU'S BRAN MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread     Breakfast     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2C - sugar
1/2C - salad oil
2 - beaten eggs
2 C - buttermilk
2 1/2C - flour
2 1/2tsp - tsp baking soda
2 C - Kelloggs All Bran
1 C - 100% bran cereal
1 C - boiling water
1 C - raisens

Steps:

  • 1. Soak bran cereals and raisens in boiling water and allow to cool while preparing muffin batter 2. Cream sugar and oil 3. Add eggs and buttermilk to sugar oil mixture. 4. Add cooled bran mixture to shortening mixture 5.In separate bowl sift together dry ingredients 6. Slowly add dry ingredients to batter. 7. Spoon into greased muffin tins 1/2 to 2/3 full. 8. Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes 9.Store extra batter in refrigerator for future use

REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS



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These are so great to make ahead and keep in the fridge for up to 2 months. They make a quick breakfast; bake as needed.

Provided by TKDANIELSON

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Bran Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups bran flakes cereal
2 cups wheat bran cereal (such as Kellogg's® All-Bran®)
2 cups boiling water
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups shortening
4 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 quart buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a muffin pan or line with muffin cups.
  • Combine bran flakes and bran cereal in a heat-proof bowl. Cover with boiling water; stir and let sit until softened.
  • Beat sugar, shortening, and eggs together in a very large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture. Stir in softened bran; mix until evenly incorporated.
  • Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS - FARM JOURNAL



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These muffins are fantabulous and the batter will keep 6 weeks in your refrigerator so you can make what you need when you need it. You can add your own touch to these muffins before baking with dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon, spices, to make them different.

Provided by Secret Agent

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 5 dozen, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups boiling water
2 cups whole all-bran cereal (Bran Flakes work)
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs, well beaten
1 quart buttermilk
4 cups grape nuts (or other whole bran cereal buds, I have even used bran twigs)

Steps:

  • Sift flour, soda and salt together.
  • Pour boiling water over whole bran cereal and set aside.
  • Cream sugar, shortening in large bowl until ligtht, add eggs and beat well. Blend in buttermilk, bran buds, and soaked whole bran cereal.
  • Add sifted ingredients and mix well (don't overmix).
  • Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to six weeks.
  • To make muffins, fill greased or paper-lined muffin tins 2/3 full.
  • Bake in pre-heated 400* oven about 20 minutes. Makes 5 dozen muffins total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 14.8, Sodium 270.5, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 8.2, Protein 3.9

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

REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS



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"WHEN I TOLD THEM I was submitting some church-supper recipes, everyone in the family said I should be sure to send along this one."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large eggs, room temperature
1 quart buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
6 cups (10 ounces) bran flakes with raisins
1/2 to 1 cup raisins
5 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, buttermilk, oil and sugar. Stir in cereal and raisins. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt; add to egg mixture. Stir just until all ingredients are moistened. If desired, store batter, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. To bake, gently stir batter; fill greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. (All of the batter does not need to be baked at once.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MARY LOU'S REFRIGERATOR BRAN MUFFINS



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Categories     Bread

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 - C sugar
1/2 - C salad oil
2 - eggs
2 - C buttermilk
2 1/2 - C flour
2 1/2 - tsp baking soda
2 - C Kellogg's All Bran cereal
1 - C 100% bran cereal
1 - C boiling water
1 - C raisens

Steps:

  • Batter can be made ahead and saved for several weeks in the refrigerator Soak bran and raisins in boiling water and set aside. Cream sugar and oil until smooth. Mix in eggs and buttermilk. Sift togethere flour and soda in separate bowl. Slowly add dry ingredients to moist ingredients. Stir in bran, raisin, water into batter. Fill greased muffin cups 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake 20 minutes in 400 degree oven.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your muffins.
  • Make sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh. Old baking powder and baking soda can make your muffins flat and dense.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your muffins tough.
  • Fill the muffin cups only about 2/3 full. This will prevent them from overflowing.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can make your muffins dry.
  • Let the muffins cool completely before frosting them or storing them.

Conclusion:

Mary Lou's Refrigerator Bran Muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover bran cereal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a batch of these tasty muffins that will please everyone.

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