Best 6 Plum Walnut Bran Muffins Recipes

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Calling all muffin enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies! Get ready to embark on a delightful journey with our tantalizing Plum Walnut Bran Muffins. These delectable treats are not only bursting with flavor but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will nourish your body and soul.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through three irresistible variations of our Plum Walnut Bran Muffins. Each recipe caters to different dietary preferences and allergies, ensuring that everyone can indulge in these delightful muffins. Whether you're a vegan, gluten-free, or simply seeking a healthier option, we've got you covered.

Our Classic Plum Walnut Bran Muffins are a timeless favorite, featuring a moist and flavorful crumb studded with juicy plums and crunchy walnuts. For a vegan twist, our Vegan Plum Walnut Bran Muffins offer a plant-based alternative that's just as delicious and satisfying. And for those with gluten sensitivities, our Gluten-Free Plum Walnut Bran Muffins provide a delightful treat without compromising taste or texture.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a muffin-baking adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STREUSEL-TOPPED PLUM MUFFINS



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Living on a fruit farm, I had plenty of fresh ingredients on hand when I found this muffin recipe. Originally, it called for cherries, but my husband and I agree it's delicious made with our homegrown plums. -Betty Timmreck, Eau Claire, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 15 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh plums
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with cream. Fold in plums. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full., For topping, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over batter; sprinkle with coarse sugar. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA-WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS



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These whole-wheat muffins are lower in fat than regular, partly thanks to reduced-fat sour cream. We think it also adds wonderful tenderness and flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or white whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup bran flakes
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Turbinado sugar for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-muffin tin with paper liners and spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the flour, bran flakes, 1/3 cup of the chopped walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together the brown sugar, oil, sour cream, bananas, eggs and vanilla in a medium bowl. Add the wet mixture into the dry mixture and gently fold until just incorporated (it's OK if there are lumps in the batter).
  • Evenly divide the batter among the muffin cups and sprinkle each with some of the remaining 1 tablespoon walnuts and turbinado sugar if using. Bake until the muffins are golden brown, bounce back when pressed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 35 milligrams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 15 grams

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

BRAN DATE MUFFINS FROM LINETTE AT PLUM TREE COTTAGE



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Linette of New Zealand's alpine geothermal town of Hanmer Springs makes the very best Bran Date Muffins.... we swapped some recipes and I have made these for all our Hanmer visitors to rave reviews. If you don't wish to make 20-24 muffins then this mix can be used to make 12 muffins and 1 small loaf. Sultanas can be mixed into the date amount if preferred. Mixture can be made up to 2 days in advance and covered. refridgerated until use. Thanks Linette!

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 20-24 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
3 1/2 cups unprocessed natural bran
1 1/2 cups pitted dates (chopped)
1 cup vegetable oil (for example -- lite olive)
2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
2 eggs (lightly beaten)

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 190 C (375 F).
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda and cinnamon.
  • Stir in the chopped dates, unprocessed bran and sugar.
  • Mix together the lightly beaten eggs, milk and vegetable oil, and then gently stir into the flour, date etc mix until only just combined.
  • Spoon into a muffin pan and bake in a moderate to hot oven (190 C / 375 F) for about 20 minutes or until cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 172.3, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 21.8, Protein 5

APPLE WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS



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My mom taught me how to make these moist, tasty muffins. The recipe makes a big batch, so you can freeze the extras or share with co-workers, family or friends. -Kirby, Westville, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 eggs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups All-Bran
2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, brown sugar, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in remaining ingredients., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in muffin comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WALNUT BRAN MUFFINS



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Make and share this Walnut Bran Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori 13

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups natural bran
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg (beaten)
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat oven 375.
  • Combine the bran and buttermilk. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Combine the oil, egg, sugar and vanilla. Add to bran mix.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda and powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add to bran mix. Stir in walnuts.
  • Spoon into sprayed muffin tins.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 282.6, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 14.1, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Use ripe plums. Ripe plums are sweeter and have a more intense flavor than unripe plums. They will also be softer and easier to mash.
  • Mash the plums well. This will help to release their juices and make them easier to incorporate into the batter.
  • Toast the walnuts. Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
  • Use a combination of flours. This will help to create a muffin that is both light and fluffy.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the muffins tough.
  • Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the muffins are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Plum walnut bran muffins are a delicious and healthy way to start your day. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are easy to make. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a healthy snack, these muffins are a great choice.

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