Description
Bran muffins are a wholesome and delicious way to start your day! Bursting with nutty flavor and a moist texture, these muffins are not only perfect for breakfast but also make a satisfying snack any time. With the goodness of fiber-rich ingredients, they promise to keep you energized while evoking warm memories of cozy kitchens. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later—either way, they are sure to please!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup wheat bran
- 1/2 cup sugar (brown sugar optional)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a muffin tin with nonstick spray or paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, wheat bran, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gently mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; fold in dried fruits or nuts if desired.
- Spoon batter into muffin cups until two-thirds full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg