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Moist, High-Fiber Bran Muffins for a Grab-And-Go Breakfast

A single, dark brown, freshly baked bran muffin sitting on a small white saucer near a sunlit window.
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Bake a batch of these wonderfully moist bran muffins. They are packed with fiber, perfect for a healthy breakfast, and freeze well for busy mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (or maple syrup for naturally sweetened muffins)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins or chopped apple (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the wheat bran and boiling water. Let this mixture sit for 10 minutes to soften the bran.
  3. To the bran mixture, add the buttermilk, applesauce, melted butter, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until the flour streaks almost disappear. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine for a tender crumb.
  6. Fold in the raisins or chopped apple, if using.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an oat bran muffin variation, substitute half of the wheat bran with oat bran.
  • These are excellent for meal prep. Cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw overnight or reheat briefly.
  • If you prefer a less sweet muffin, reduce the brown sugar to 1/3 cup.

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