Healthy Bran Muffins Recipe
Experience the joy of healthy eating with our delectable Healthy Bran Muffins, the ideal on-the-go breakfast to fuel your busy mornings!
Servings: 12 muffins
Calories: 149kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk or homemade buttermilk*
- ½ cup yogurt Greek or other
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar**
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup wheat bran
- 1 cup whole wheat flour***
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped berries or dried fruit or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius). Lightly spray or line one muffin tin, and set aside.
- In a small glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, yogurt, egg, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the bran, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the berries, dried fruit, or nuts into the bran mixture.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared pan, dividing it evenly between the wells. Place in the oven and bake for 14-16 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and spring back when touched.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
*I opted to make my own "low-fat buttermilk" by adding 1 tbsp. of lemon juice to 1 c. of 1% milk and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before using.
**If you prefer your muffins on the sweeter side, add an additional 1 tbsp. of brown sugar.
***You can use only whole-wheat flour, only all-purpose flour, or 1/2 c. whole-wheat flour + 1/2 c. all-purpose flour. They taste great no matter what you use!
STORE these bran muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. To FREEZE, place them in a zip-lock bag and store them in your freezer for up to 3 months.
To REHEAT, thaw if frozen, then warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for about 5 minutes until everything has warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 12serving | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
