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Close-up of three freshly baked honey bran muffins studded with raisins sitting on a white plate.

Honey Bran Muffins


  • Author: Lina Kohn
  • Total Time: 28 min
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make moist, high-fiber muffins sweetened with honey. This recipe uses buttermilk for tenderness and is good for meal prepping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup wheat bran
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat bran, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, mix the buttermilk, honey, oil, and egg until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix only until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the raisins if you are using them.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, substitute plain yogurt for half of the buttermilk.
  • You can freeze cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter or reheat briefly in the microwave.
  • If you do not have wheat bran, you can substitute oat bran.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 18 min
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 muffin
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 180
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 30
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 25