Classic Bran Muffins Recipe
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Classic Bran Muffins

By: Janet Kalman Villada 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (828)

What to Drink?
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  2. Mix together wheat bran and buttermilk; let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool and enjoy!

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 167 | Total Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2007 by DANSTENSEN   view full review
I’ve made this recipe every week since finding it. This is a great recipe on its own, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by LETTR6   view full review
Absolutely wonderful! I did make a few adjustments like other posters did: 1/3 c apple sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2007 by DAZusi   view full review
I substitued 1 cup fat free plain yogurt for the buttermilk; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2004 by JAMESMUM   view full review
Mmmm - these are good! I made 6 regular sized muffins and 12 mini muffins from a single batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by SLR71   view full review
These were delicious. I changed the recipe to make them a little healthier, like others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2005 by pacoot   view full review
I am pastry chef and I served this for a breakfast party this morning. These muffins are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by CHARLIE2142   view full review
These were great bran muffins! I decided to experiment, so I made one regular batch and then...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by Emily Rose   view full review
I substituted 1/3 cup applesauce for oil and made my own buttermilk using 1 tablespoon vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yummy! I used 1/2 cup dried cherries but think it would have been even better with 3/4 cup. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2003 by dmf   view full review
I brushed honey on top of the muffins right when they came out of the oven. They were...

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